EVENTUAL

eventual

(adjective) expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating; “hope of eventual (or ultimate) rescue”; “if this trend continues it is not reasonable to expect the eventual collapse of the stock market”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

eventual (not comparable)

Finally resulting or occuring (after a period of time).

Pertaining to events; event-related, evential.

(nonstandard, NNSE or European Union) Possible, potential.

Source: Wiktionary


E*ven"tu*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. éventiel. See Event.]

1. Coming or happening as a consequence or result; consequential. Burke.

2. Final; ultimate. "Eventual success." Cooper.

3. (Law)

Definition: Dependent on events; contingent. Marshall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

26 June 2025

DISPIRITEDLY

(adverb) in a dispirited manner without hope; “the first Mozartian opera to be subjected to this curious treatment ran dispiritedly for five performances”


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