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inevitability

[ɪˌnevɪtəˈbɪlɪti]

inevitability Definition

  • 1the quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid
  • 2something that is certain to happen and cannot be avoided

Using inevitability: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inevitability" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The inevitability of death is a common theme in literature.

  • Example

    The inevitability of change is something we must all accept.

  • Example

    The team's defeat was an inevitability given their poor performance.

inevitability Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for inevitability

Antonyms for inevitability

Phrases with inevitability

  • the idea that events are predetermined and cannot be changed

    Example

    He resigned himself to the inevitability of fate.

  • the idea that time marches on and cannot be stopped or reversed

    Example

    The painting had deteriorated over time, a testament to the inevitability of time.

  • the idea that progress is inevitable and will occur regardless of obstacles or setbacks

    Example

    Despite setbacks, the company believed in the inevitability of progress and continued to innovate.

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Summary: inevitability in Brief

The term 'inevitability' [ɪˌnevɪtəˈbɪlɪti] refers to the quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid. It can also refer to something that is certain to happen and cannot be avoided. Examples include the inevitability of death and the inevitability of change. Phrases like 'the inevitability of fate' and 'the inevitability of progress' extend the concept. Synonyms include 'certainty' and 'unavoidableness,' while antonyms include 'uncertainty' and 'avoidability.'

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