INEVITABLY
inevitably, necessarily, of necessity, needs
(adverb) in such a manner as could not be otherwise; “it is necessarily so”; “we must needs by objective”
inescapably, ineluctably, inevitably, unavoidably
(adverb) by necessity; “the situation slid inescapably toward disaster”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
inevitably (not comparable)
In a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent.
As usual; predictably; as expected.
Synonyms
• (in a manner that is impossible to avoid): certainly, inexorably, unavoidably, necessarily
• (as usual): always, predictably, regularly
Antonyms
• (in a manner that is impossible to avoid): evitably, avoidably, impossibly, incidentally
• (as usual): unexpectedly, unusually
Source: Wiktionary
In*ev"i*ta*bly, adv.
Definition: Without possibility of escape or evasion; unavoidably; certainly. Inevitably thou shalt die. Milton. How inevitably does immoderate laughter end in a sigh! South.
INEVITABLE
In*ev"i*ta*ble, a. Etym: [L. inevitabilis: cf. F. inévitable. See In- not, and Evitable.]
1. Not evitable; incapable of being shunned; unavoidable; certain. "The inevitable hour." Gray. It was inevitable; it was necessary; it was planted in the nature of things. Burke.
2. Irresistible. "Inevitable charms." Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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