inevitable

American  

[in-ev-i-tuh-buhl] / ɪnˈɛv ɪ tə bəl /

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.

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noun

1. that which is unavoidable.

inevitable British  

/ ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl /

adjective

1. unavoidable

2. sure to happen; certain

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noun

1. something that is unavoidable

Other Word Forms

• inevitability noun
• inevitableness noun
• inevitably adverb
• quasi-inevitable adjective

Etymology

Origin of inevitable

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

Example Sentences

Contingency plans have been put in place by hospital trusts, but some disruption appears inevitable.

From BBC

Central bank officials have cautioned against treating rate rises as inevitable, despite investor expectations and eurozone inflation rising to 2.5% in March.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a series of speeches last week, officials from the European Central Bank and the Bank of England cautioned against concluding that rate rises are inevitable or that decisions need to be made soon.

From The Wall Street Journal

EV growth globally and in the U.S., he said, was inevitable, but would take place over the long term, not in a single burst.

From The Wall Street Journal

Clare could not move, could not breathe, for the next thing felt inevitable.

From Literature

Related Words

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