INEVITABLE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

inevitable

adjective

i-ˈne-və-tə-bəl

Definition of inevitable

as in necessary

impossible to avoid or evade getting wet is inevitable if you are going to try to give your dog a bath

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Recent Examples of inevitable Although comparisons with railguns are inevitable, Lai said Auriga’s design followed a different architecture. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 The Irish rotate so much on that side of the ball that the staff basically prepares for inevitable injuries. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Here, Rhea discusses the challenges retailers face, how disruption is inevitable and why relationships matter in a difficult market. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 Troubling statistics While many of Kraepelin’s observations were spot on, his views on the disorder causing inevitable worsening were incorrect. — Matthew Kurtz, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inevitable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitable

Adjective

Addressing workers at the company’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume warned Tuesday that eliminating tens of thousands of jobs could be necessary to remain competitive.

— Maegan Vazquez, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
The equipment in the classroom is also outdated and no longer reaches performance capabilities necessary for modern digital art, web design and 2D and 3D imaging, officials said.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of necessary

Adjective

Choose one repeatable step, book it into your calendar, and let consistency make the plan more possible.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Lawmakers in Canada, in an effort to be diplomatic, had rescinded that Online Streaming Act to get more favorable terms on a possible cross-border trade and tariffs deal.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026