inevitably

adverb

in·​ev·​i·​ta·​bly i-ˈne-və-tə-blē How to pronounce inevitably (audio)
1
: in an inevitable way
2
: as is to be expected
inevitably, it rained

Examples of inevitably in a Sentence

we must inevitably make some sacrifices if we are going to save money
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Commentators speculated that numerous suppliers in the car industry would inevitably have to slash salaries in an already grim job market in the new year. Juliana Liu, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024 When Hezbollah inevitably violates the agreement, whether by moving rockets into Bint Jbeil or reinforcing positions near the border, Israel will need to act decisively. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 Input from individuals with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will inevitably result in funding decisions that are more effective than those made in a boardroom bubble. Robert Reiss, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Bales inevitably include a small percentage of contaminants (non-PET, green and blue plastic, bottle caps and rings) that must be separated to ensure purity of only clear PET, seen as highest value and preferred for its wider use of applications. Victoria Malloy, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inevitably 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of inevitably was in the 15th century

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“Inevitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inevitably. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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inevitably

adverb
in·​ev·​i·​ta·​bly -blē How to pronounce inevitably (audio)
1
: in an inevitable way
the hero inevitably defeats the enemy
2
: as is to be expected
inevitably, it rained

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