German word

ausnahmslos

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯snaːmsloːs/

Meaning

  • adverbwithout exception

Example

Er befolgte ausnahmslos alle Regeln.

He followed all the rules without exception.

Illustration for ausnahmslos (without exception)

More examples

Diese Verpflichtung trifft ausnahmslos zu.

This obligation applies without exception.

Core concept

One rule covers the entire set, leaving no case outside its reach.

Common phrases

  • trifft ausnahmslos zu

    apply without exception

  • betrifft ausnahmslos jeden

    affect everyone without exception

Similar words

ohne Ausnahme: Covering every case without exception.
durchweg: Uniformly across the whole range.
immer: At all times throughout the period.
stets: Always remaining the same over time.

Definition in German

in allen Fällen ohne Ausnahme zutreffend

Word origin

Ausnahmslos combines the noun Ausnahme, meaning 'exception', with the suffix -los, meaning 'without', and functions as an adverb.

Usage tips

  • Ausnahmslos is lowercase as an adverb, whereas the related noun Ausnahme is capitalized.

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