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

Observers often assumed systems modeled after China inevitably become locked into Beijing’s orbit. — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Jefferson regarded Monticello as a refuge from the times, but the times inevitably find their way here. — Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

The question now is whether the collectors who remain—and the brands still chasing them—are enough to sustain the trade in the inevitably costlier years to come. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 29 June 2026

That's still much of the show's focus, but the biggest stories in those spaces, such as the initial public offering for Musk's SpaceX or the rise of artificial intelligence, are now inevitably linked to politics. — ABC News, 29 June 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