inevitably

adverb

in·​ev·​i·​ta·​bly i-ˈne-və-tə-blē 

1

: in an inevitable way

2

: as is to be expected

inevitably, it rained

Synonyms

• necessarily

Examples of inevitably in a Sentence

we must inevitably make some sacrifices if we are going to save money

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

inevitably

adverb

in·​ev·​i·​ta·​bly -blē 

1

: in an inevitable way

the hero inevitably defeats the enemy

2

: as is to be expected

inevitably, it rained