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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These were Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and David Raya for eventual champions Spain, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke as their England representatives, while Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli were also together for Brazil. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 22 July 2026 The declaration assesses emissions and environmental impacts across the value chain, beginning with raw material extraction and continuing through aircraft manufacturing, operation and eventual end-of-life. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 The June 26 agreement also lays out steps toward an eventual Israel-Lebanon peace agreement. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 The eventual winners are unlikely to be the companies that simply build more capable models. — Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 21 July 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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