inevitably

adverb

in·​ev·​i·​ta·​bly i-ˈne-və-tə-blē 

1

: in an inevitable way

… the popular misconception that biological control inevitably leads to disaster.

—Stephanie Pain

2

: as is to be expected

inevitably, it rained

Synonyms of inevitably

• 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

Whenever the talk comes around to older surfers and who is still around, and who is not, the subject of Kelly Slater inevitably comes up. —Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026

Experts concur that making a plan, and revisiting it regularly, is the best way to ensure stability when the situation inevitably changes. —Kat McGowan, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026

Eventually, inevitably, she was confronted with drugs again. —Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026

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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