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inevitably

/ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/
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Adjective:inevitable
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• adverb

1

In a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented; as is certain to happen.

Example

"Rapid technological advancement inevitably transforms the way people communicate and work."

2

As one would expect; predictably or unfailingly.

Example

"Whenever we plan an outdoor picnic, it inevitably starts raining just as we unpack the food."

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• Nearby Words

inessential
inevitability
inevitable
inevitably
inexact
inexactly
inexactness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'inevitable' and the suffix '-ly'; 'inevitable' derives from the Latin 'inevitabilis', meaning unavoidable, from 'in-' (not) and 'evitare' (to avoid or shun).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inevitably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inevitably
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