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inevitable effect
[ɪˈnɛvɪtəbəl ɪˈfɛkt]
noun phrase
pl: inevitable effects
efeito inevitável
1.
A consequence or result that is certain to happen and cannot be avoided or prevented
Rising temperatures have the inevitable effect of melting polar ice caps.
O aumento de temperaturas tem o efeito inevitável de derreter as calotas polares.
2.
An outcome that follows naturally or logically from a cause or action
Lack of preparation is the inevitable effect of procrastination.
A falta de preparação é o efeito inevitável da procrastinação.
Synonyms
unavoidable consequence
necessary outcome
sure result
certain effect
inescapable consequence
Antonyms
avoidable effect
preventable consequence
optional outcome
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
efeito inevitável
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
consequência inevitable
alternative common phrasing
Portugal
efeito inevitável / consequência inelutável
inelutável is more formal in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
it's bound to happen
it's in the cards
a foregone conclusion
efeito dominó (domino effect)
consequência natural
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