inevitability
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The deep mystery of human history is in fact the mix of contingency and inevitability.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
There was a kind of twisted inevitability with how the Republic of Ireland's fate was sealed after Hallgrimsson revealed in the build-up that his squad would not practise penalties.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Coplan said the company has focused on the ethics of insider transactions, before adding that it was “sort of an inevitability that this will happen, and there’s a lot of benefits from it.”
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
A most recent example comes from Ilia Malinin, the American figure skater whose hopes for an individual gold medal in the Olympics, which had been regarded as a preordained inevitability evaporated in a mistake-laden routine.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
It had always been that way, but now it seemed like she’d been holding it tight in preparation for this moment, for the inevitability that everything would again fall to bits.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
Vocabulary lists containing inevitability
Cesar Chavez's Commonwealth Club Address (1984)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The First Democratic Debate: Candidates' Most Relevant Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Dear Justyce
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
