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 Ducks reached the CFP semifinals where they lost to the eventual national champion Hoosiers.
From Los Angeles Times
Maliki led Iraq after the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, which led to the removal and eventual execution of Saddam Hussein who had overseen a brutal repression of Shia Muslims over three decades.
From BBC
Much of the company’s valuation is predicated on its eventual dominance in those fields.
From MarketWatch
Then last season, they inflicted the only Europa League group phase defeat on eventual champions Tottenham.
From BBC
His legal team allege the Post Office's decision to pursue its 2007 civil claim against him was an "abuse of process of the court", and that the eventual judgment was obtained by fraud.
From BBC
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