inevitably

[in-ev-i-tuh-blee]

adverb

1. in a way that cannot be avoided or escaped; as will certainly or necessarily happen.

   All we parents can do is our best, and when we inevitably screw up, we know that tomorrow's another day.

Other Word Forms

• quasi-inevitably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inevitably¹

inevitab(le) ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Nvidia has faced increasing concerns that its sheer size means revenue growth will inevitably slow down, especially with Beijing pressuring local companies to stop buying its processors.

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Those reserves will inevitably take the form of U.S.

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As the entire country comes to terms with the monumental achievement - and the equally monumental hangovers - thoughts will inevitably turn to the finals themselves.

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The same would, inevitably, be true of companies shaken by a potential AI bubble burst.

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They quiz me on food I’ve never heard of and then shake their heads in disappointment when I inevitably fail.

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Related Words

• necessarily 
• surely