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

This is inevitably an XI dominated by the four Champions League semi-finalists plus two Liverpool players who have starred in their Premier League title win, but Thibaut Courtois sneaks in despite Real Madrid having what is, for them, an underwhelming campaign. —The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 20 May 2025

More competition inevitably leads to greater innovation. —Dr. Tj Jiang, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025

Alas, any homecoming after living in exile, no matter how provisional, inevitably means confronting a past fraught with loss — not just of a motherland, but also of identity and ancestry. —Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 20 May 2025

As subscriber growth inevitably plateaus, platforms will need to focus on retention through quality rather than churn through quantity, potentially restoring value to experienced writers who can deliver consistent excellence. —Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 20 May 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