Eventual

Pronunciation: /ɪˈvɛntʃuəl/

Definitions of eventual

adjective relating to or happening at the end of a process or period of time; ultimate

Example Sentences

A1 I planted seeds in the garden, and my eventual goal is to grow my own vegetables.

A2 After many failed attempts, she finally reached her eventual destination.

B1 The eventual outcome of the negotiations was a compromise that satisfied both parties.

B2 Despite facing numerous obstacles, she remained determined to achieve her eventual success.

C1 The eventual consequences of his actions were far-reaching and impacted many people.

C2 Through careful planning and perseverance, he was able to achieve his eventual dream of starting his own business.

Examples of eventual in a Sentence

formal The eventual outcome of the negotiation will greatly impact our company's future.

informal I'm not sure what the eventual plan is, but I'm excited to find out.

slang We'll just have to wait and see what the eventual deal is gonna be.

figurative The eventual light at the end of the tunnel kept me going during the tough times.

Grammatical Forms of eventual

• past tense: eventualed
• plural: eventuals
• comparative: more eventual
• superlative: most eventual
• present tense: eventual
• future tense: will eventual
• perfect tense: have eventualled
• continuous tense: is eventualing
• singular: eventual
• positive degree: eventual
• infinitive: to eventual
• gerund: eventualing
• participle: eventualed

Origin and Evolution of eventual

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'eventual' originated from the Latin word 'eventualis', which is derived from the Latin word 'eventus' meaning 'outcome' or 'result'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to something that is bound to happen or certain to occur in the future, the meaning of 'eventual' has evolved to also include something that is likely to happen or expected to occur eventually.