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

Nothing Fielder discovers can top what’s already widely known, so his observations inevitably temper her public image. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026

Two cells of the same type will inevitably have slightly different levels of gene expression at any moment. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Hilton needs to take a Chicano studies class, where discussions about the fluidity of Mexican identity inevitably come up. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

The market for players (and coaches) will inevitably settle closer to NFL and NBA rates than schools pay today. — Chris Park, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

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