Pick out the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word. INEVITABLE

2024

Pick out the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

INEVITABLE

  1. A.

    unpreventable

  2. B.

    predestined

  3. C.

    Avoidable

  4. D.

    ineluctable

Attempted by 42 students.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Answer: Avoidable

Inevitable means certain to happen; it cannot be avoided or prevented.

Avoidable means capable of being avoided or prevented, so it is the direct opposite of inevitable.

Why the other choices are incorrect:

  • unpreventable — means not able to be prevented; similar in meaning to inevitable.

  • predestined — means determined beforehand or destined; aligns with inevitability.

  • ineluctable — means unavoidable or inescapable; a synonym of inevitable.

Therefore, Avoidable is the correct antonym because its meaning is the reverse of inevitable.

Explore the full course: Infosys Preparation