inevitable

US /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/

UK /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/

A2

adjective

  • That must happen; certain to happen
  • So frequently encountered that it is sure to happen.
  • Certain to happen; impossible to avoid or prevent.
  • Sure to occur or happen.
  • Unavoidable, especially in the context of death or decline.
  • Sure to occur or happen.
  • Incapable of being avoided or prevented.
  • Sure to occur or befall.
  • Logically predictable; impossible to avoid given the circumstances.
  • So predictable as to be virtually certain.
  • Unavoidable consequence.
  • Certain to happen; unavoidable.

noun

  • A thing that is certain to happen.