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

When partnerships with third parties inevitably change or expire, artists who maintain a clear understanding of their fans remain active participants in the market and are not sidelined by a lack of insight. —Geoff Robins, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025

Perhaps somebody was inevitably going to think to cut one in half. —Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025

Its greatest — and most realistic — role is as a legal safety net for when the world inevitably speeds past that limit. —Sophie Yeo, The Dial, 4 Nov. 2025

Gutting the refugee program—at a time when violence across the world is reaching the highest levels since World War II—is a choice that will inevitably endanger millions of people. —Grace Meng, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 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