eventual

adjective

even·​tu·​al i-ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)wəl 

-ˈven-chəl,

-chü-əl

1

archaic : contingent, conditional

2

: taking place at an unspecified later time : ultimately resulting

they counted on our eventual success

Examples of eventual in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new vehicle is also planned for eventual production in China and Europe, Reuters has previously reported. —Abhirup Roy, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025

This at-bat had no significance on an eventual 7-2 Phillies win over the Miami Marlins. —Matt Gelb, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025

Matthew Tkachuk took the next step toward his eventual return, with the Florida Panthers’ star winger practicing with the team for the first time Saturday since sustaining an apparent groin injury in mid-February during the 4 Nations Face-Off. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025

Greer served as chief of staff to then-trade representative Robert Lighthizer during the first Trump administration, giving him a front row seat and a prominent role in negotiations with China on tariffs and an eventual trade agreement. —Brett Samuels, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for eventual

• accentual
• conventual

Kids Definition

eventual

adjective

even·​tu·​al i-ˈvench-(ə-)wəl 

-ˈven-chəl

: coming at some later time : ultimate

our eventual success