eventual

adjective

even·​tu·​al i-ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)wəl How to pronounce eventual (audio)
-ˈven-chəl, 
-chü-əl
Synonyms of eventualnext
1
archaic : contingent, conditional
2
: taking place at an unspecified later time : ultimately resulting
They counted on our eventual success.

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Brady Tkachuk ended his six-game goal-less drought to begin his Florida Panthers career by logging a natural hat trick on Tuesday, scoring three consecutive goals in an eventual 7-3 road win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Why coffee on an empty stomach backfires Pouring coffee into an empty stomach speeds absorption and sharpens the eventual fall. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Goldman is also well positioned to capitalize on the market volatility fueled by higher interest rates, while an eventual end to the Iran war could unleash another wave of mergers and acquisitions and IPOs. — Alexa Lomonaco,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 That would be Orenstein’s first project with his eventual longtime writing and producing partner Saul Turteltaub. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eventual

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First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of eventual was in 1645

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eventual

adjective
even·​tu·​al i-ˈvench-(ə-)wəl How to pronounce eventual (audio)
-ˈven-chəl
: coming at some later time : ultimate
our eventual success

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