inevitable

The definition of inevitable is something that is certain to happen.

(adjective)

An example of inevitable is death.

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See inevitable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that cannot be avoided or evaded; certain to happen

Origin: ME < L inevitabilis: see in- & evitable

noun

that which is inevitable: often preceded by the

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See inevitable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Impossible to avoid or prevent. See Synonyms at certain.
  2. Invariably occurring or appearing; predictable: the inevitable changes of the seasons.

Related Forms:

  • in·evˌi·ta·bilˈi·ty noun
  • in·evˈi·ta·bly adverb

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