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

Maresca has tried to insist the matter is closed as far as he is concerned, but the speculation will inevitably continue. —Simon Johnson, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025

Yet for all his talent, Naroditsky’s legacy is inevitably being shaped by the tragic circumstances of his death. —Jordan Himelfarb, Time, 15 Dec. 2025

All dishes, inevitably, are products of their environment. —Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025

Not because anyone needs that much illumination, but because the flicker softens the room, the people, and the opinions that inevitably arrive before the appetizers. —Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 13 Dec. 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