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

The model aims to help students live and learn together—making everyone feel welcome, and also helping students navigate the conflicts that inevitably arise in a community where people have different world views. —Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025

Joel’s death is the pivotal moment that drives the entire narrative of the second game (and, inevitably, the HBO show from the second season onward). —Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

Unworkable emissions standards will inevitably raise costs for businesses, increase consumer prices and lead to job losses in key industries reliant on vehicles. —Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025

While Trump’s tariffs will inevitably hurt parts of the Chinese economy, Beijing appears to have far more cards to play this time around. —Linggong Kong, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 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