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eventual

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e⋅ven⋅tu⋅al

  [i-ven-choo-uhl]
Use eventual in a Sentence
–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; < L ēventu(s) event + -al 1 , modeled of F éventuel

Synonyms:
1. subsequent, consequent, later, resulting.
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e·ven·tu·al   (ĭ-věn'chōō-əl)   
adj.  

  1. Occurring at an unspecified time in the future: his eventual failure.

  2. Archaic Dependent on circumstance; contingent.


[French éventuel, from Latin ēventus, outcome; see event.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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