inevitably

adverb

in·​ev·​i·​ta·​bly i-ˈne-və-tə-blē 

1

: in an inevitable way

2

: as is to be expected

inevitably, it rained

Synonyms

• ineluctably
• inescapably
• ipso facto
• necessarily
• needs
• perforce
• unavoidably

Examples of inevitably in a Sentence

we must inevitably make some sacrifices if we are going to save money

Recent Examples on the Web

There will inevitably be some spots where birds like to be, but that offer no good options for a hide. —Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024

Go early to beat the crowds inevitably seeking relief in the cool creek at the Crack, which comes at the end of the 3.5-mile trail. —Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024

That gambit would work in limited ways for a little while, but at some point, Trump would inevitably move in a completely different direction. —Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024

The result, inevitably, is a Rube Goldberg assemblage of equipment from many different OEMs. —Chris Turlica, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

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