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

The characterful 850-year-old property is in the postcard-perfect town of Oberau, surrounded by pure air, pristine peaks, and crowd-free forest trails that inevitably propel guests towards a stress-busting nature immersion. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

What kind of job can a philosophy major inevitably get? —Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

But the conversation inevitably veers to the honest realities of aging. —Jessica Blough, CNN Money, 22 May 2026

The Arch of Nero both honored republicanism and warned that it was being corrupted by the war and, inevitably, its aftermath. —Tyler Green, The Atlantic, 21 May 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