(ひつぜんてき)

ひつぜんてきに
adverb, na-adjective
inevitably; necessarily; as a natural consequence
formalwrittendescriptive
1. inevitably; necessarily; as a natural consequence
Something that happens as a logical or unavoidable result of circumstances. Indicates that an outcome was bound to occur given the conditions.
必然的(ひつぜんてき)にそうなる
It will inevitably turn out that way.
If the population increases, the demand for food will inevitably increase as well.
As globalization advances, contact with different cultures inevitably increases.

Usage

必然(ひつぜん) means "inevitability" or "necessity" and (てき) makes it an adverb. Used in logical arguments, analysis, and formal writing to describe outcomes that follow naturally from given conditions. More formal and analytical than (かなら) (certainly, always).

The na-adjective form 必然的(ひつぜんてき)な is also common: 必然的(ひつぜんてき)結果(けっか) (an inevitable result).

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