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eventual

even·tual

UK/ɪˈvɛn.(t)ʃʊ.əl/ US/ɪˈvɛn.(t)ʃ.əl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating

  • “hope of eventual (or ultimate) rescue”
  • “if this trend continues it is not reasonable to expect the eventual collapse of the stock market”
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Origin

From event + -ual; compare French éventuel. The third sense is influenced by any of several European languages, including German eventuell, French éventuel, Italian eventuale, Spanish eventual, Swedish eventuell.

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