inevitably — as is certain to happen; unavoidably
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: as is certain to happen; unavoidably
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnevɪtəbli/
Example Sentences
- When you eat too much pizza, you will inevitably regret it the next morning.
- Students who procrastinate inevitably end up pulling all-nighters before exams.
- Climate change will inevitably affect future generations if we don't take action now.
inevitably
ADVERB[/ɪˈnevɪtəbli/]
as is certain to happen; unavoidably
If you keep pushing the dominoes, they will inevitably fall one by one.
The train inevitably arrived after the crossing gate came down. (🚫 Avoid + ⏳ Eventually → Inevitably)
The storm inevitably arrived, spread unavoidably, and became undeniably destructive.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin inevitabilis, formed from in- (not) + evitare (to avoid) + -abilis (capable of being). The term originally expressed the quality of something that cannot be avoided or escaped.
Breakdown
in- (not) + evitare (to avoid) + -able (capable of being) + -ly (adverb suffix forming an adverb from an adjective).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“When you eat too much pizza, you will inevitably regret it the next morning.”
“Students who procrastinate inevitably end up pulling all-nighters before exams.”
“Climate change will inevitably affect future generations if we don't take action now.”
“Technology inevitably changes the way we communicate with each other.”
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