Definition

Something that cannot be avoided or prevented; it is certain to happen.

Example

The rain was inevitable, so we brought our umbrellas.

Conversation

I think change is inevitable as we grow older.

Absolutely! We can't really avoid it, can we?

Right, it's just part of life that we have to accept.

Exactly, embracing it makes things a lot easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inevitable → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "evitare" (meaning to avoid). The word "inevitable" means something that cannot be avoided or is certain to happen.

Memory Tip

Think of something that cannot be avoided ('in-' means not, and 'evitare' means to avoid) — that's why we say it is inevitable.

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