inevitably

adverb

in·​ev·​i·​ta·​bly i-ˈne-və-tə-blē How to pronounce inevitably (audio)
1
: in an inevitable way
2
: as is to be expected
inevitably, it rained

Examples of inevitably in a Sentence

we must inevitably make some sacrifices if we are going to save money
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That worldview imagines Washington as the architect of resilience itself, able to anticipate risks, coordinate across jurisdictions, and step in when state resources inevitably fall short. Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 That’s no way to run a government and leads inevitably to significant swings in policy as both parties maneuver to force through their agenda by any means necessary. Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2025 Ella Toone, Shinji Kagawa and, inevitably, Eric Cantona have all collaborated with artists on pieces for the installation. Mark Critchley, New York Times, 7 July 2025 Is Hank subconsciously trying to come to terms with the idea that everything, man and truck alike, inevitably ages and dies? Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for inevitably

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inevitably was in the 15th century

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“Inevitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inevitably. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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inevitably

adverb
in·​ev·​i·​ta·​bly -blē How to pronounce inevitably (audio)
1
: in an inevitable way
the hero inevitably defeats the enemy
2
: as is to be expected
inevitably, it rained
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