eventual
|e-ven-tu-al|
B2
/ɪˈvɛn.tʃu.əl/
in the end
Etymology
Etymology Information
'eventual' originates from the Latin word 'eventualis', which is derived from 'eventus', meaning 'outcome' or 'result'.
Historical Evolution
'eventualis' transformed into the French word 'éventuel', and eventually became the modern English word 'eventual'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to an event or outcome', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'happening at the end of a process'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
happening at the end of a process or period of time.
The eventual outcome of the negotiations was a success.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45