inevitably

in-ev-i-ta-bly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    As is certain to happen; unavoidably.

  2. 2.

    As is to be expected; predictably.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    almost inevitably — very likely to happen
  • •
    inevitably enough — as expected

Related words

Antonyms: perhaps, possibly
See also: inevitable, necessarily, unavoidably
Synonyms: certainly, necessarily, unavoidably

Etymology

From Latin inevitabilis ("unavoidable") + -ly. The adverb form developed in English to express certainty of outcome.