Inevitable: meaning, definitions and examples
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inevitable
[ ɪˈnɛvɪtəb(ə)l ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.