Dictionary Entry
inevitably
Part of SpeechadverbPronunciation/ɪˈnɛvətəbli/Word FrequencyCommon (4.91)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.
In a Sentence
“Despite the town's best efforts, the dam inevitably gave way.”
Published Usage Examples
“The term inevitably elicits a negative response and is often viewed as synonymous with “mob rule.””
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Origin
From Latin inevitabilis, from in‑ ‘not’ + evitabilis ‘avoidable’.
Common Phrases
lead inevitablyleads inevitablyled inevitablyresult inevitablyfollow inevitablyinevitably almost
Related Words
Poetry examples for “inevitably”
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