inevitable

/ɪˈnev·ɪ·t̬ə·bəl/

Definition

› certain to happen: Accidents are the inevitable result of carelessness. inevitability /ɪˌnev·ɪ·t̬əˈbɪl·ɪ·t̬i/ noun [U] › the inevitability of change inevitably

/ɪˈnev·ɪ·t̬ə·bli/ adverb [not gradable] › He inevitably orders iced tea with his lunch.

(Definition of inevitable adjective from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed

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