Inevitably
/ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/
Definitions
In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented.
/ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/
In a way that is certain to happen; unavoidably.
If you don't study, you will inevitably fail the exam.
💡 Simply: It means something is definitely going to happen, like the sun coming up every morning. You can't stop it!
👶 For kids: It means something is going to happen for sure, like if you drop an ice cream cone, it's *inevitably* going to fall on the ground.
More Examples
The project's success, though hoped for, was inevitably dependent on securing funding.
With climate change worsening, more extreme weather events are inevitably going to occur.
How It's Used
"The sun will inevitably rise tomorrow."
"Aging and the effects of gravity inevitably lead to some physical changes."
"Market corrections inevitably follow periods of rapid growth."
From Middle French *inévitable* (unavoidable), from Latin *inevitabilis*, from *in-* (not) + *evitabilis* (avoidable), from *evitare* (to avoid).
The word inevitably has been in use since the early 17th century, reflecting the growing interest in philosophical concepts of fate and predestination.
Memory tip
Imagine a situation where you *can't escape* something; it's inevitable.