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 Fed appeared on track to do that last year, defying predictions that high interest rates would inevitably cause a large increase in unemployment. —Ben Casselman, New York Times, 15 May 2024

Some people will inevitably see it and go check the plot which might interest them and decide to buy it. —Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 14 May 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