inevitability

noun

Definition of inevitabilitynext
as in likelihood
the quality or state of being impossible to avoid or evade a hockey team that has refused to accept the inevitability of defeat

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  1. likelihood
  2. certainty
  3. probability
Noun
  • So, against the backdrop of weak fundamentals, the geopolitical influences on the oil market next year are going to be significant and in all likelihood wildly fluctuating as the year goes on.
    Michael Lynch, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Amnesty International says there is no time to waste and has warned the U.S. to stop sending weapons to Israel because of the likelihood, Margaret, that these would be used for war crimes or genocide.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of likelihood
Noun
  • Teams wanting late-game certainty can look at Tanner Scott, Jeff Hoffman and Blake Treinen.
    Tim Britton, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Privately, Hill staffers are watching the nomination closely and with little certainty.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of certainty
Noun
  • Eastern monarchs have declined by roughly 80%, with a probability of extinction from 56% to 74% by 2080.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Prior to Uri in February 2021, the probability of rolling blackouts was only 5%.
    Ed Hirs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of probability
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