inevitably

Word parts

inevitable + -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ or /ɪˈnɛvətəbli/

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Adverb

Positive inevitably

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (also a sentence adverb) You use this to say that something cannot be avoided.
   • Synonym: unavoidably
   • Antonym: avoidably

   A drop in the number of worker in a country inevitably leads to higher wages.

   Inevitably, if you practice less, you will be less good.

Related words

• inevitable
• inevitability
• evitable (rare)