Inevitable: meaning, definitions and examples

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inevitable

 

[ ɪˈnɛvɪtəb(ə)l ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

in life

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Synonyms

certain, inescapable, unavoidable

Examples of usage

  • It was inevitable that the sun would set.
  • Death is inevitable for all living creatures.
  • Change is inevitable in this constantly evolving world.
Context #2 | Noun

in a situation

A situation that is certain to happen; unavoidable.

Synonyms

certainty, consequence, inevitability

Examples of usage

  • Failure seemed like an inevitable after the series of mistakes.
  • He saw the breakup as an inevitable.

Translations

Translations of the word "inevitable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inevitável

🇮🇳 अपरिहार्य

🇩🇪 unvermeidlich

🇮🇩 tidak terelakkan

🇺🇦 неминучий

🇵🇱 nieunikniony

🇯🇵 避けられない (sakerarenai)

🇫🇷 inévitable

🇪🇸 inevitable

🇹🇷 kaçınılmaz

🇰🇷 불가피한 (bulgapihan)

🇸🇦 حتمي (ḥatmī)

🇨🇿 nevyhnutelný

🇸🇰 nevyhnutný

🇨🇳 不可避免的 (bù kě bì miǎn de)

🇸🇮 neizogiben

🇮🇸 óhjákvæmilegur

🇰🇿 болдырмау

🇬🇪 აუცილებელი (autsilebeli)

🇦🇿 qaçılmaz

🇲🇽 inevitable

Etymology

The word 'inevitable' comes from the Latin word 'inevitablem' meaning 'unavoidable'. It has been used in the English language since the mid-14th century. The concept of inevitability has been explored in various philosophical and literary works throughout history, highlighting the idea of fate and predestination.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,966, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.