INEVITABLE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

inevitable

adjective

i-ˈne-və-tə-bəl

Definition of inevitable

as in necessary

impossible to avoid or evade getting wet is inevitable if you are going to try to give your dog a bath

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Recent Examples of inevitable Each concert climaxes with Pinkerton’s sword fight against the Rat Reaperess, leading to the singer’s inevitable defeat. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 June 2026 There may not be quite as many small-time sailors in the harbor this time, owing to the rigidity that has become inevitable since the 9/11 attacks, but plenty of weekend captains will make their way here. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 June 2026 Losing the young pitchers is a blow, but without the backing to match the name, image and licensing offers of some ACC and SEC teams, this sort of exodus is just inevitable. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Since Kevin Durant’s arrival in the summer of 2016, the Warriors have often behaved as though another Durant-sized acquisition was inevitable. — Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inevitable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitable

Adjective

Anything tragic that happened to minorities was inevitable and necessary.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
No contribution is necessary but encouraged once the account is open so savings can grow, the site said.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of necessary

Adjective

Cement releases unavoidable process emissions during its chemical manufacturing, regardless of the power source.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
Chloé Barthet, who runs Domaine Les Serrals with Frédéric Almazor, sees varietal change as unavoidable.

— Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026