inevitable

/in'evitəbl/
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inevitable

The changing of the leaves is an inevitable sign of autumn.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Certain to happen; unavoidable: Describes something that is bound to occur and cannot be prevented or escaped.
    • Predictable or always happening: Describes something that is so frequent or regular in occurrence that it becomes expected.

  2. Noun:

    • Something that is certain to happen: Used to refer to an event or outcome that is unavoidable.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • Death is an inevitable part of life.
    • With the company losing money, layoffs seemed inevitable.
    • He arrived late, with the inevitable excuse about traffic.

  • Noun:

    • We must accept the inevitable and adapt to the new regulations.
    • She viewed the defeat not as a failure, but as the inevitable.
Advanced Usage
  • "the inevitable": Used as a noun phrase to refer abstractly to things that are bound to happen.
    • You can't fight the inevitable.
  • "inevitable consequence/result": A very common collocation highlighting an unavoidable outcome.
    • The scandal led to the inevitable consequence: his resignation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Inevitably (adverb): In a way that cannot be avoided; as is certain to happen.
    • The project inevitably went over budget.
  • Inevitability (noun): The quality of being certain to happen.
    • There's a growing sense of inevitability about the team's victory.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Unavoidable, inescapable, certain, sure, fated, predestined.
  • Noun: Certainty, foregone conclusion.
Antonyms
  • Adjective: Avoidable, escapable, uncertain, preventable.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "bow to the inevitable": To accept something that cannot be changed or avoided.
    • After the court ruling, the company bowed to the inevitable and changed its policy.
  • "a/the inevitable conclusion": The only logical or possible outcome after considering all facts.
    • All the evidence pointed to one inevitable conclusion.
inevitable

The changing of the leaves is an inevitable sign of autumn.

Adjective
  1. invariably occurring or appearing
    • the inevitable changes of the seasons
  2. incapable of being avoided or prevented
    • the inevitable result
Noun
  1. an unavoidable event
    • don't argue with the inevitable

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