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inevitable

[in-ev-i-tuh-buhl]

adjective

  1. unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; fated.

    an inevitable conclusion.

    Synonyms: ,
  2. sure to occur, happen, or come; unalterable.

    The inevitable end of human life is death.



noun

  1. that which is unavoidable.

inevitable

/ ɪˈɛɪəə /

adjective

  1. unavoidable

  2. sure to happen; certain

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. something that is unavoidable

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • inevitability noun
  • inevitableness noun
  • inevitably adverb
  • quasi-inevitable adjective
  • ˌ𱹾ٲˈٲ noun
  • ˈ𱹾ٲ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of inevitable1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word ŧī; in- 3, evitable
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of inevitable1

C15: from Latin ŧī, from in- 1 + ŧī, from ŧī to shun, from ī to avoid
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However, regardless of the exact terms of Farrell's return, and how long he plays for, a transition into coaching at Saracens appears inevitable.

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The inevitable split occurred, and along with the restaurant went the social life, friends, the house and even the cat.

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“It’s inevitable that the most extreme and compelling imagery will win the battle for attention on social media and on TV,” Silverman said via email.

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The winner will be the player who deals best with the inevitable setbacks inflicted by a course known as "the beast" but who also plays the best golf.

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It’s never really something that I wrapped my head around or thought was even possible, but they’re opening up the eligibility, which I think is overdue and inevitable anyway.

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