unavoidably
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/ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli/
(unavoidable)
cannot be avoided
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unavoidably' originates from the word 'unavoidable', which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and 'avoidable', which comes from the Old French 'evitable', from Latin 'evitabilis', meaning 'avoidable'.
Historical Evolution
'unavoidable' changed from the Old French word 'evitable' and eventually became the modern English word 'unavoidable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be avoided', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented.
The meeting was unavoidably delayed due to traffic.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 03:51