Word
inevitability
Phoneticsin·evitabil·i·ty
US/ˌɪˌnɛvɪtəˈbɪɫɪti/
UK/ɪnˌɛvɪtəbˈɪlɪti/
Definition
n. the quality of something that is certain to happen. You use this when you think a result is so obvious that it cannot be avoided.
n. the quality of being certain to happen; the state of being unavoidable. Often used to describe a logical or natural consequence of a situation.
Examples
“The team's victory was the inevitability of their hard work.”
“The collapse of the bridge was the inevitability of years of poor maintenance and heavy use.”
“While the revolution was a sudden event, its inevitability had been signaled by decades of rising inequality and political instability.”
Examples
simple
“The team's victory was the inevitability of their hard work.”
contextual
“The collapse of the bridge was the inevitability of years of poor maintenance and heavy use.”
complex
“While the revolution was a sudden event, its inevitability had been signaled by decades of rising inequality and political instability.”
Real-World Examples
“At times it felt like there was a certain inevitability about Scottie Scheffler collecting his second Fedex Cup title on Sunday.” “Just like in the first half, a goal was starting to feel more like an inevitability than a possibility.” “So I carry on contributing to the social fantasy that student debt is an inevitability and a solid investment, just to avoid dealing with the world as it is.” Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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