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

It does seem inevitable Guardiola will manage at international level one day – and if Spain is not an obvious move because of his stance on Catalan independence, England is an option.

From BBC

And while humanity's life expectancy has increased dramatically in the modern era, we still struggle with the inevitable health issues our bodies face as we get up in the years.

From Science Daily

And cracked it is, a fine web of fractures disrupting the once soft and seamless surface — inevitable in an oil painting on wooden panel of its ancient age.

From Los Angeles Times

More concerning were the empty seats, with people streaming out of the ground in the last 10 minutes as they realised the inevitable result.

From BBC

Their pitching staffs are so good with so much depth that their inevitable matchup this spring will produce a game for the ages.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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