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- Dictionaryinevitably/ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/
adverb
- 1. as is certain to happen; unavoidably: "inevitably some details are already out of date"
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adverb. uk / ɪˈnev.ɪ.tə.bli / us / ˌɪnˈev.ə.t̬ə.bli / Add to word list. C1. in a way that cannot be avoided: Their arguments inevitably end in tears. Fewer examples. Such a large investment inevitably entails some risk. The investigation into the air crash would inevitably apportion blame to certain members of the crew.
If something is totally unavoidable, it is inevitably going to happen. Inevitably, the sun will come up tomorrow.
1. : in an inevitable way. 2. : as is to be expected. inevitably, it rained. Synonyms. ineluctably. inescapably. ipso facto. necessarily. needs. perforce. unavoidably. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of inevitably in a Sentence. we must inevitably make some sacrifices if we are going to save money.
Definition of inevitably adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adverb. us / ˌɪnˈev.ə.t̬ə.bli / uk / ɪˈnev.ɪ.tə.bli / Add to word list. C1. in a way that cannot be avoided: Their arguments inevitably end in tears. Fewer examples. Such a large investment inevitably entails some risk. The investigation into the air crash would inevitably apportion blame to certain members of the crew.
Inevitably definition: in a way that cannot be avoided or escaped; as will certainly or necessarily happen. See examples of INEVITABLY used in a sentence.
(ɪnevɪtəbli ) adverb [usually ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] If something will inevitably happen, it is certain to happen and cannot be prevented or avoided. Technological changes will inevitably lead to unemployment. Inevitably, the proposal is running into difficulties.
adverb. in a way that cannot be avoided or escaped; as will certainly or necessarily happen: All we parents can do is our best, and when we inevitably screw up, we know that tomorrow's another day. Discover More. Other Words From. qua·si-in·ev·i·ta·bly adverb. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of inevitably 1.
in·ev·i·ta·ble. (ĭn-ĕv′ĭ-tə-bəl) adj. 1. Impossible to avoid or prevent; certain to happen. See Synonyms at certain. 2. Invariably occurring or appearing; predictable: the inevitable changes of the seasons. in·ev′i·ta·bil′i·ty, in·ev′i·ta·ble·ness n.
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