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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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
Less than three months before the June primary, Davis had been running dead last, behind two well-heeled Democrats and the eventual GOP nominee.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Wall Street analysts said the drug could be an eventual blockbuster, with Truist Securities estimating as much as $2.3 billion in peak adjusted annual sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
An eventual rebound in oil and gas production in the Middle East would also favor U.S. oil-field service companies.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
Bobby was not happy with his eventual second-place showing in the tournament, and like Tal, he blamed some of his draws on illness.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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