English Explanatory Dictionary

eventual

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Finally resulting or occurring (after a period of time); inevitable.
  2. Pertaining to events; event-related, evential.
  3. Possible, potential.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈvɛn.(t)ʃʊ.əl/ /ɪˈvɛn.(t)ʃ.əl/ /ə-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-eventual.wav /ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.əl/ /ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃəl/

Word forms

eventual

Etymology

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.

Synonyms

soon-to-be

Derived words

eventualise eventualism eventualist eventuality eventually
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