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eventual

[ih-ven-choo-uhl] Origin

e·ven·tu·al

[ih-ven-choo-uhl]
adjective
1.
happening at some indefinite future time or after a series of occurrences; ultimate: His mistakes led to his eventual dismissal.
2.
depending upon uncertain events; contingent.

Origin:
1605–15; < Latin ēventu(s) event + -al1, modeled of French éventuel


1. subsequent, consequent, later, resulting.

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Eventual is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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eventual (ɪˈvɛntʃʊəl)
 
adj
(prenominal) happening in due course of time; ultimate: the eventual outcome was his defeat

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Word Origin & History

eventual
1610s, from Fr. éventuel, from L. event-, stem of evenire (see event). Related: Eventually "ultimately" (c.1680).
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