Inevitably Meaning
/ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advIn a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.
advAs usual; predictably; as expected.
Sentence Examples
Due to his high grades, he will inevitably be accepted to the university.
An oni will appear inevitably to those who fear oni.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
When you mix sodium with water, a violent chemical reaction ____ occurs.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The heavy rains will ____ lead to some minor flooding in the lower parts of the valley today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English inevitable Middle English -ly English -ly English inevitably From inevitable + -ly.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"In a period of transition from steam to diesel, many of the schemes are inevitably of an interim nature and only on full dieselisation will the final pattern be determined and full benefit derived."
— 1960 June 26, “Diesel locomotive operation on the Great Eastern Line”, in Trains Illustrated, page 374:
"He could also fulfill his campaign promise to launch the “largest deportation operation in American history,” targeting millions of people in an abuse-ridden process that would inevitably lead to the mistaken detention of thousands of U.S. citizens."
— 2025 February 11, Steven Levitsky, Lucan A. Way, “The Path to American Authoritarianism”, in Foreign Affairs, archived from the original on 12 Feb 2025:
"Will this decision-making paralysis continue until Great British Railways has been established and settled into a new rhythm? If so, passengers on the West of England line are in for a rough ride, as the reliability of these tired old British Rail trains inevitably declines, and maintenance costs rise."
— 2026 February 18, Paul Clifton, “West of England Line problems laid bare”, in RAIL, page 7:
"Far from it: direct military intervention by a Western state – even if Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is requesting it – would dramatically worsen the situation, and ISIS, contrary to what pro-interventionists might say, would inevitably come out on top."
— 2014 June 20, Charlie Cooper, “Why the West must ignore Iraq’s pleas for military intervention”, in CNN, archived from the original on 18 Feb 2016:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
When you mix sodium with water, a violent chemical reaction ____ occurs.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The heavy rains will ____ lead to some minor flooding in the lower parts of the valley today.