EVENTUALLY

finally, eventually

(adverb) after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

eventually (not comparable)

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

(mathematics, of a sequence) For some tail; for all terms beyond some term; with only finitely many exceptions.

Synonyms

• (sense, in the end) at last, finally, yet, ultimately, in the end

Source: Wiktionary


E*ven"tu*al*ly, adv.

Definition: In an eventual manner; finally; ultimately.

EVENTUAL

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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