adjective

inevitable

inevitable, unavoidable, certain

Change is an inevitable part of life.

Change is an inevitable part of life.

It was inevitable that they would find out.

It was inevitable that they would find out.

an inevitable ((noun)) It was an inevitable consequence.

It is inevitable ((that ...)) It is inevitable that prices will rise.

Synonyms: unavoidable, certain, inescapable; Antonyms: avoidable, preventable

From Latin 'inevitabilis', from 'in-' (not) + 'evitabilis' (avoidable), from 'evitare' (to avoid).

Think of it as 'in-evade-able' – something you cannot evade or avoid.

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