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

• ineluctably
• inescapably
• ipso facto
• necessarily
• needs
• perforce
• unavoidably

Examples of inevitably in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The domestic politics back in member states will inevitably put pressure on how those elected to the European Parliament cooperate with their colleagues. —Luke McGee, CNN, 9 June 2024

Throughout the ups and downs of his year, Notting Hill remains a steady backdrop, the tattoo shop and the dodgy hairdresser and the market stalls of Portobello giving a loose sense of permanence as time inevitably passes and summer moves into fall, winter, and then spring. —Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2024

But the flurry of production inevitably facilitated some deeply strange—and often great—projects. —Judy Berman, TIME, 7 June 2024

For an act that began in the 1960s, that fan base could be multigenerational but inevitably leans older. —Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024

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