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immancabile

inevitable

adjective eem-mahn-KAH-bee-leh Rare

Also means

unfailing

Usage Note

Immancabile describes something that never fails to appear or happen — literally 'that cannot be missing.' It is often used ironically or affectionately: l'immancabile pioggia di giugno (the inevitable June rain). Unlike inevitabile (unavoidable, often negative), immancabile can be neutral or even fond in tone.

Examples

"L'immancabile caffè di fine pasto arrivò subito."

Natural Translation

The inevitable after-dinner coffee arrived straight away.

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