eventual

Meaning

1. (not-comparable) Finally resulting or occurring (after a period of time); inevitable.
2. (not-comparable) Pertaining to events; event-related, evential.
3. (not-comparable, proscribed) Possible, potential.

Synonyms

final

ultimate

contingent

utmost

possible

definitive

finite

end

🔚

extreme

feasible

forthcoming

future

inevitable

inflexible

last

peremptory

potential

prime

prospective

subsequent

to be

endtime

come

concluding

conclusive

consequential

definite

derivative

Translations

éventuel

eventuale

ultime

eventual

finale

schließlich

gebeurlijk

final

نهائي

eventueel

final

definitivo

mögliche

alla fine

dernier

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪˈvɛn(t)ʃʊəl/

Etymology

Cognate with French: éventuel

Cognate with German: eventuell

Cognate with Italian: eventuale

Cognate with Spanish: eventual

Cognate with Swedish: eventuell

In summary

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.