adj
Common
eventual
ih-VEHN-shuu-uhl
Eventual (adj) means happening at last, after a period of time; ultimate. Example: “Their hard work led to an eventual victory.”
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Happening at last, after a period of time; ultimate.
"Their hard work led to an eventual victory."
"The eventual outcome surprised everyone."
"After many delays, the eventual opening of the library made the whole town happy."
How to use eventual
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishComing eventually, or final in a sequence of events.
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Etymology
From event + -ual.
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What does “eventual” mean?
The word “eventual” means happening at last, after a period of time; ultimate. In plain terms, coming eventually, or final in a sequence of events.
How do you pronounce “eventual”?
“Eventual” is pronounced ih-VEHN-shuu-uhl (/ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “eventual” in a sentence?
Here is “eventual” used in a sentence: “Their hard work led to an eventual victory.”
What is another word for “eventual”?
Words with a similar meaning to “eventual” include soon-to-be.
What part of speech is “eventual”?
“Eventual” is an adjective.
Is “eventual” a common word?
“Eventual” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between eventual and inevitable?
Eventual simply describes something that happens at last, after some time has passed, without implying it was certain to happen. Inevitable goes further, stressing that the outcome could not have been avoided.
How is eventual different from immediate or soon?
Eventual points to an outcome arriving after a period of time or delay, whereas immediate or soon describe something happening right away or shortly. "Eventual success" implies a wait, while "immediate success" implies none.
What is the difference between eventual and eventually?
Eventual is an adjective that describes a noun, as in "the eventual winner," while eventually is the adverb form used to modify a verb, as in "she eventually won." Both describe something happening ultimately, after a period of time.
