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. Ă©ventiel. 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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