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eventual

American  
[ih-ven-choo-uhl] / ɪˈvɛn tʃu əl /

adjective

  1. happening at some indefinite future time or after a series of occurrences; ultimate.

    His mistakes led to his eventual dismissal.
    Synonyms:
    later, consequent, subsequent

  2. depending upon uncertain events; contingent.

eventual British  
/ ɪˈvɛntʃʊəl /

adjective

  1. (prenominal) happening in due course of time; ultimate

    the eventual outcome was his defeat
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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

And unlike last season, when their program’s Final Four debut ended in a 85-51 national semifinal blowout loss to eventual champion Connecticut, they’re ready for what comes next.

From Los Angeles Times

Some marry by choice to send money back to their families or to plot an eventual escape.

From BBC

An eventual rebound in oil and gas production in the Middle East would also favor U.S. oil-field service companies.

From MarketWatch

An eventual rebound in oil and gas production in the Middle East would also favor U.S. oil-field service companies.

From MarketWatch

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