inevitable
Americanadjective
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unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; fated.
an inevitable conclusion.
- Synonyms:
- ineluctable, unavoidable
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sure to occur, happen, or come; unalterable.
The inevitable end of human life is death.
noun
adjective
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unavoidable
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sure to happen; certain
noun
Other Word Forms
- inevitability noun
- inevitableness noun
- inevitably adverb
- quasi-inevitable adjective
Etymology
Origin of inevitable
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word inēvītābilis; in- 3, evitable
Example Sentences
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It is perhaps inevitable that “Western Star” will be compared to Tracy Daugherty’s acclaimed biography, which appeared in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Helen Morgan, the Liberal Democrat MP for North Shropshire, said food inflation was inevitable.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Private credit lenders say that some losses are inevitable on their portfolios given that these are junk-quality loans, but that they are likely to be small given what they view as solid underwriting standards.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
She doesn’t foresee outright shortages just yet but rising costs seem inevitable given competition with Asia for supplies.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
It was inevitable therefore that another story should grow up about the sacrifice of Iphigenia at Aulis.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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