ineluctability

as in likelihood
the quality or state of being impossible to avoid or evade the continuing debate over the ineluctability of global warming

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Noun
  • The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Moreover, the absence of a unified package management system for MCP servers complicates the installation and maintenance process, increasing the likelihood of deploying outdated or misconfigured versions.
    David G.W. Birch, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But that's just about the only certainty in what could otherwise be a night full of intrigue and surprises.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Without certainty of funding, the project may not advance as originally planned and Denverites will pay the price.
    Jill Locantore, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • JPMorgan pegged the probability of a recession this year at 60%.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Ineluctability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ineluctability. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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