inevitably

adverb

in·​ev·​i·​ta·​bly i-ˈne-və-tə-blē How to pronounce inevitably (audio)
1
: in an inevitable way
2
: as is to be expected
inevitably, it rained

Examples of inevitably in a Sentence

we must inevitably make some sacrifices if we are going to save money
Recent Examples on the Web Programs that meet those needs for many families inevitably sell out quickly. Costs can add up fast. Marisa Iati, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024 The dense nature of carpets inevitably traps smells, but carpet cleaning helps eliminate odors, for example, from pets or cooking, And, of course, clean carpets improve the aesthetics of your home. USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024 All of this leads to a sad truth: No matter what photo emerges next—even if the Princess of Wales is presented without a wound, wrinkle, or frown in sight, and the picture’s provenance is entirely uncontested—it will inevitably be dissected. Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2024 Skeptics of the rule, including two of the five SEC commissioners, question whether there needs to be any rule at all if things are inevitably watered down anyway. Sehoon Kim, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2024 Cities with double-digit condo buyouts, like Miami and Miami Beach, will inevitably look and feel different. Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024 More than 4,000 amendments have been made to the mobilization bill, and some lawmakers see the measure as an attempt by Zelensky to pass off responsibility to parliament for inevitably unpopular decisions. Siobhán O'Grady, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024 Even though the parks offer numerous resources for parents and guardians of young children, like baby care centers and rider switch services at attractions, there will inevitably be hiccups with young kids. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024 More maximalist patterns makes stains less noticeable, while dark colors hide stains that inevitably accumulate over time. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inevitably was in the 15th century

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“Inevitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inevitably. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

inevitably

adverb
in·​ev·​i·​ta·​bly -blē How to pronounce inevitably (audio)
1
: in an inevitable way
the hero inevitably defeats the enemy
2
: as is to be expected
inevitably, it rained

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