Definition

In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented; something that must happen.

Example

The meeting was unavoidably delayed due to bad weather.

Conversation

I think we should leave early to avoid traffic.

Yeah, that sounds smart, especially since it gets so busy.

I guess delays are unavoidably part of city life.

True! It's better to be safe than stuck in a jam.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unavoidably → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "avoid" (from Latin "vitare", meaning to shun or escape) and "-ably" (meaning in a manner that can be). The word means in a manner that cannot be escaped or avoided.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with 'shunning' or 'escaping' ('vitare') — that's why unavoidably means something that cannot be escaped.

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