adj. 1. Impossible to avoid or prevent; certain to happen. See Synonyms at certain. 2. Invariably occurring or appearing; predictable: the inevitable changes of the seasons. in·ev′i·ta·bili·ty, in·evi·ta·ble·ness n. in·evi·ta·bly adv. |
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