eventual
Americanadjective
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happening at some indefinite future time or after a series of occurrences; ultimate.
His mistakes led to his eventual dismissal.
- Synonyms:
- later, consequent, subsequent
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depending upon uncertain events; contingent.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of eventual
1605–15; < Latin ēventu ( s ) event + -al 1, modeled of French éventuel
Example Sentences
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This is not the end of the story by any means, this is just a test flight for an eventual landing on the Moon - not just one, but many more to come.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
But against Texas, a team that had dominated them during the regular season, the Bruins did all the counting as the Longhorns lay flat on their backs during an eventual knockout.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
He makes clear that the eventual titans of streetwear were scrappy entrepreneurs who merged graffiti, break dancing, hip-hop, punk rock and skateboarding, all gestures of rebellion they cleverly merchandised.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The new process essentially compresses the time between a registration statement becoming public and the eventual IPO, according to accounting expert Robert Willens.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
The girls took it as a sign that the island was known and there would be an eventual rescue, especially if Jennifer could get the radio up and running.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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