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

Everything down to gear strategy had to account for the physical toll that seven marathons would inevitably have on her body. —Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026

Elevated fares inevitably push fans toward alternative transportation options. —Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026

That will change, inevitably, not as a byproduct of the organization’s own competence or success, but as a result of the scale of its failure. —Thomas Drance, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026

This will also inevitably impact the wider creative industries ecosystem, given the BBC’s crucial anchor role in commissioning content and nurturing talent. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Apr. 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