eventual

[ 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.

   Synonyms: later, consequent, subsequent

2. depending upon uncertain events; contingent.

eventual

/ ɪˈvɛntʃʊəl /

adjective

1. prenominal happening in due course of time; ultimate

   the eventual outcome was his defeat

Word History and Origins

Origin of eventual¹

1605–15; < Latin ēventu ( s ) event + -al ¹, modeled of French éventuel

Example Sentences

The eventual winner of Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux, pulled out of Miss Universe last week citing an undisclosed medical condition.

From BBC

Maybe it was a sign that time, the opponent he’d never lost to, was going to claim its eventual victory.

From Los Angeles Times

The department was attempting to send an environmental scientist to the school to help with the bear’s reunification with its family and eventual return home.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1985, they won their division and reached the NFC championship game before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears.

From Los Angeles Times

“It remains to be seen how broad Mr. Miller’s portfolio will be, but it is expected to be vast and to far exceed what the eventual title will convey,” the publication reported.

From Salon

Related Words

• conditional
• consequent
• inevitable
• possible
• prospective
• ultimate