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eventual

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective eventual has 1 sense
  1. eventual - expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating; "hope of eventual (or ultimate) rescue"; "if this trend continues it is not reasonable to expect the eventual collapse of the stock market"
    Antonym:
    proximate (indirect, via ultimate)

Definitions from the Web

Eventual

Part of Speech

  • Adjective
  • Noun (rare usage)

Senses and Usages

Adjective

  1. happening or existing at some later time; ultimate or final.
  2. Example Sentence: The **eventual** outcome of the negotiations was a peaceful settlement.

  3. likely to happen in the future.
  4. Example Sentence: Despite the challenges, all the hard work will lead to an **eventual** success.

  5. concerned with the future rather than the present.
  6. Example Sentence: Our **eventual** goal is to expand internationally.

  7. achieved after a long and sometimes indirect path.
  8. Example Sentence: With determination and perseverance, she finally reached her **eventual** destination.

Noun (rare usage)

Note: This noun form of **eventual** is rarely used and not widely recognized.

  1. a person who competes in a track and field event.
  2. Example Sentence: The stadium was filled with talented **eventuals** ready to compete.

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