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eventual
This term describes a result that is inevitable or certain to happen, even if the timing is unknown or delayed. It carries a sense of destiny or a logical conclusion following a sequence of events, often implying a long period of waiting or effort before the resolution is reached.
It differs from "final" in that "final" simply marks the end of a sequence, whereas "eventual" emphasizes the journey or the passage of time leading up to that end. It is typically used in professional or narrative contexts to summarize a long-term outcome.
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Meanings
Examples
The company is confident in the eventual success of the new product.
Their long distance relationship led to an eventual marriage.
The treaty was the eventual result of months of intense negotiation.
I wonder if this path will lead to my eventual happiness.
The detective waited for the eventual confession of the suspect.
We must consider the eventual cost of maintaining this infrastructure.
The gradual decline of the empire led to its eventual collapse.
He is working hard now for his eventual promotion to manager.
The patient showed signs of eventual recovery after the surgery.