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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