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Inevitable
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
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Imagine a deadline you set months in advance; no matter how you plan or work overtime, the deadline arrives on the calendar—inevitable.
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Sounds Like
ih-NEV-i-tuh-buhl
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Looks Like
Looks like related forms such as inevitability or inevitably; visually similar with the -able/-ably endings.
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Remember This
Etymology: from Latin inevitabilis meaning 'unavoidable,' from in- (not) + evitat- (to avoid) + -abilis (able to be).
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Other Forms
inevitabilitynoun
inevitablyadverb
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Connect With
unavoidable, inescapable, inexorable, fated, certain
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Note
Use inevitable to describe outcomes or events that cannot be prevented. It is not typically used to describe people. Compare with unavoidable and inevitably (adverb).
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Examples
- After months of drought, a water shortage seemed inevitable.
- If the company continues to ignore warnings, a major accident seems inevitable.
Synonyms
unavoidableinescapableinexorablecertainpredestined
Antonyms
avoidablepreventable
Etymology
From Latin inevitabilis ('unavoidable'), formed from in- ('not') + evitat- ('to avoid') + -abilis ('able to be').
Mnemonic
Mnemonic: IN + EVIT + ABLE = not able to be avoided. If something is inevitable, you cannot avoid it—it's the word for what cannot be evaded.
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adjectiveNot easily pulled apart; holding fast or continuing with determination, whether physically or figuratively.
Absurdity
nounThe quality or state of being wildly unreasonable, illogical, or ridiculous; something that is completely contrary to reason or common sense.
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adjectiveSharp or biting in tone or taste; caustic or mordant in manner.
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adjectiveReady to agree or approve without protest; compliant.
Adamant
adjectiveRigid in opinion or purpose; not willing to change one's mind or position.
Adept
adjectiveHaving or showing a high level of skill or proficiency; very capable.
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