inevitable

[ in-ev-i-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; fated:

   an inevitable conclusion.

   Synonyms: ineluctable, unavoidable

2. sure to occur, happen, or come; unalterable:

   The inevitable end of human life is death.

noun

1. that which is unavoidable.

inevitable

/ ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl /

adjective

1. unavoidable
2. sure to happen; certain

noun

1. the inevitable
   something that is unavoidable

Derived Forms

• inˌevitaˈbility, noun
• inˈevitably, adverb

Other Words From

• in·ev·i·ta·bil·i·ty [in-ev-i-t, uh, -, bil, -i-tee] in·ev·i·ta·ble·ness noun
• in·ev·i·ta·bly adverb
• qua·si-in·ev·i·ta·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inevitable¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word inēvītābilis; in- ³, evitable

Word History and Origins

Origin of inevitable¹

C15: from Latin inēvītābilis, from in- ¹+ ēvītābilis, from ēvītāre to shun, from vītāre to avoid

Example Sentences

Ensuite, ajouta Pachitch, si la guerre est inévitable—nous ferons la guerre.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• imminent
• impending
• inescapable
• inexorable
• irresistible
• necessary
• unavoidable
• undeniable