inevitably

adverb

in·​ev·​i·​ta·​bly i-ˈne-və-tə-blē 

1

: in an inevitable way

… the popular misconception that biological control inevitably leads to disaster.

—Stephanie Pain

2

: as is to be expected

inevitably, it rained

Synonyms of inevitably

• necessarily

Examples of inevitably in a Sentence

we must inevitably make some sacrifices if we are going to save money

Recent Examples on the Web

This has inevitably led to some conflicts; Hollywood actors tend to insist on their own way of doing things on set, Yang said. —Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026

As animals settle with their new neighbors, sightings will inevitably improve. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026

Paul Surguy, head of investment management and proposition at Kingswood Group, said the coming months will inevitably see significant movements up and down. —Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026

Like rent controls in New York City—which Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to supercharge—bureaucratic price ceilings inevitably lead to a mismatch between consumer demand and supply. —Elaine Parker, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

inevitably

adverb

in·​ev·​i·​ta·​bly -blē 

1

: in an inevitable way

the hero inevitably defeats the enemy

2

: as is to be expected

inevitably, it rained