Inevitably: meaning, definitions and examples

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inevitably

 

[ ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

inexorably

In a way that is impossible to avoid or prevent.

Synonyms

unavoidably, unavoidably

Examples of usage

  • Change is inevitably difficult, but necessary for growth.
  • His actions will inevitably lead to consequences.
  • The truth will inevitably come out.
Context #2 | Adverb

eventually

Used for saying that something will definitely happen at some time in the future, even if you do not know when.

Synonyms

eventually, ultimately

Examples of usage

  • Truth will inevitably emerge eventually.
  • Even the strongest fall inevitably.

Translations

Translations of the word "inevitably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inevitavelmente

🇮🇳 अवश्य

🇩🇪 unweigerlich

🇮🇩 tak terelakkan

🇺🇦 неминуче

🇵🇱 nieuchronnie

🇯🇵 必然的に (hitsuzen-teki ni)

🇫🇷 inévitablement

🇪🇸 inevitablemente

🇹🇷 kaçınılmaz olarak

🇰🇷 필연적으로 (pil-yeonjeok-euro)

🇸🇦 حتمًا (ḥatman)

🇨🇿 nevyhnutelně

🇸🇰 nevyhnutne

🇨🇳 不可避免地 (bùkě bìmiǎn de)

🇸🇮 neizogibno

🇮🇸 óhjákvæmilega

🇰🇿 міндетті түрде

🇬🇪 აუცილებლად (aucileblad)

🇦🇿 qaçılmaz olaraq

🇲🇽 inevitablemente

Etymology

The word 'inevitably' originated from the Latin word 'inevītābilis', which is a combination of 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'evitābilis' meaning 'avoidable'. The term has been in use since the 15th century and has evolved to represent the concept of something that is bound to happen, unavoidable or certain to occur.

See also: inevitability.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,069 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.