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

Yet, when people start sharing their stories, some inevitably slip out. —Charles Trepany, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025

Adams drove the route through the warehouse-y section of Albuquerque that had been chosen for Scene 46, and saw that the way the shadows hit the car would inevitably create a shadow of the camera and of any lighting equipment on Seehorn’s face. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025

There will inevitably be someone who spends three or four times more than face value to attend Hayley Williams‘ upcoming solo tour. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025

Yet Margolick chronicles Caesar’s miseries as well as his triumphs, and the story slides inevitably into sadness. —David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 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