English Dictionary
Definition inevitable in British English
inevitable
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ɪnˈevɪtəb(ə)l/
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impossible to avoid or prevent
Example
War now seems almost inevitable.
Example
Confusion is the inevitable consequence of all these changes in policy.
Example
It is perhaps inevitable that advanced technology will increase the pressure on employees.
Synonyms and related words
Example
The inevitable comparisons with the Beatles followed.
