Inevitably

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/

Definitions of inevitably

adverb In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented

Example Sentences

A1 It is inevitably going to rain tomorrow.

A2 She knew that if she didn't study, she would inevitably fail the test.

B1 With the current economic situation, layoffs are inevitably going to happen.

B2 As technology advances, automation in the workplace is inevitably increasing.

C1 Inevitably, as we age, our bodies undergo changes that we must adapt to.

C2 The consequences of climate change are inevitably becoming more severe.

Examples of inevitably in a Sentence

formal As technology continues to advance, automation in the workplace is inevitably becoming more prevalent.

informal If you keep procrastinating, you'll inevitably run out of time to finish your project.

slang I knew I would inevitably get caught sneaking out past curfew.

figurative Just like the changing seasons, life's challenges are inevitably a part of the journey.

Grammatical Forms of inevitably

• past tense: inevitably
• plural: inevitably
• comparative: more inevitably
• superlative: most inevitably
• present tense: inevitably
• future tense: will inevitably
• perfect tense: has inevitably
• continuous tense: is inevitably
• singular: inevitably
• positive degree: inevitably
• infinitive: to inevitably
• gerund: inevitably
• participle: inevitably

Origin and Evolution of inevitably

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inevitably' originated from the Latin word 'inevitablem', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'evitare' meaning 'to avoid'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'inevitably' has retained its core meaning of something that cannot be avoided or prevented. However, its usage has expanded to encompass a wider range of situations and contexts where outcomes are certain to occur.