inevitability (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.ɛv.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Definition

The state of being certain to happen; unavoidable.

Examples

• The inevitability of change is a constant in life.

• He faced the inevitability of his defeat with dignity.

• The company's bankruptcy seemed to be an inevitability.

How to Use inevitability

inevitability of (prepositional phrase)

The state of being certain to happen, applied to a specific event or situation. — "We cannot escape the inevitability of death."

Synonyms of inevitability

Words with a similar meaning to inevitability:

• certainty
• foregone conclusion
• predestination

Antonyms of inevitability

Words with the opposite meaning to inevitability:

• uncertainty
• possibility
• contingency

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