inevitably

American  

[in-ev-i-tuh-blee] / ɪnˈɛv ɪ tə bli /

adverb

1. in a way that cannot be avoided or escaped; as will certainly or necessarily happen.

   All we parents can do is our best, and when we inevitably screw up, we know that tomorrow's another day.

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Other Word Forms

• quasi-inevitably adverb

Etymology

Origin of inevitably

inevitab(le) ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Still, it’s important to keep in mind that any VPN will inevitably slow your connection to some degree — there’s no way around that.

From Salon

“There are going to be years, inevitably, where we not only have almost no snow, but we don’t get the rain either.”

From Los Angeles Times

A global recession will inevitably hurt the U.S. too.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fairness inevitably depends on who is writing the letter.

From MarketWatch

She added that Lurgan Town Hall has been opened for residents who have been moved out of their homes, and that it will "inevitably" cause major disruption in the area.

From BBC

Related Words

• necessarily
• surely