inevitably

adverb

in·​ev·​i·​ta·​bly i-ˈne-və-tə-blē 

1

: in an inevitable way

2

: as is to be expected

inevitably, it rained

Synonyms

• ineluctably
• inescapably
• ipso facto
• necessarily
• needs
• perforce
• unavoidably

Examples of inevitably in a Sentence

we must inevitably make some sacrifices if we are going to save money

Recent Examples on the Web

Fourth, hype and FOMO will inevitably lead to market corrections. —Steve Case, Time, 1 Apr. 2025

The mid-manager cohort will inevitably become even more stressed by picking up the slack of missing employees. —Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025

But scaling down and reorganizing these capacities will inevitably have implications for how well HHS employees will be able to fulfill their duties – at least temporarily. —Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025

Jones inevitably will become Steichen’s Week 1 starter, barring Richardson making a dramatic leap in efficiency during this offseason competition. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

inevitably

adverb

in·​ev·​i·​ta·​bly -blē 

1

: in an inevitable way

the hero inevitably defeats the enemy

2

: as is to be expected

inevitably, it rained