Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ineluctable

Adjective
/ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/
Definition
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Examples
  • The ineluctable passage of time affects us all.
  • Despite our efforts, failure was ineluctable in the face of such overwhelming odds.
Meaning
Ineluctable refers to something that cannot be avoided or escaped. It implies a sense of inevitability about an event or outcome.
Synonyms
  • inevitable
  • unavoidable
  • certain