Inevitable
Example: Inevitable outcomes occur under given conditions
Definition
"Inevitable" describes something that cannot be avoided, prevented, or escaped. It refers to outcomes or events that are certain to happen regardless of any actions taken. For example, "inevitable outcomes" occur under given conditions without fail.
Etymology
The word "inevitable" comes from the Latin 'inevitabilis,' which means 'unavoidable.' It is formed from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not,' and 'evitabilis,' derived from 'evitare,' meaning 'to avoid.' Did you know that the sense of something being unavoidable has been in use since the 16th century?
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"Inevitable" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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