inevitable

Intermediate

/ɪˈnɛvɪtəbəl/

adjective
Cannot be avoided or escaped

inevitable in a sentence

  • “Rain in spring is inevitable.”
  • “Getting wet is inevitable if you are going to try to give your dog a bath.”
  • “Heavy snowfall makes road closures inevitable.”

What does “inevitable” mean?

inevitable (adjective) means cannot be avoided or escaped. It is pronounced /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "inevitable" mean?
inevitable (adjective) means: Cannot be avoided or escaped
How do you pronounce "inevitable"?
"inevitable" is pronounced /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "inevitable" in a sentence?
Here is "inevitable" used in a sentence: Rain in spring is inevitable.

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