eventual
Translation
eventual, final, ultimate
Examples
What was the eventual outcome?
What was the eventual outcome?
His eventual success was due to hard work.
His eventual success was due to hard work.
Grammar Patterns
((eventual + noun)) happening at the end of a process The eventual cost was higher than expected.
Similar Words
Synonyms: final, ultimate, resulting
Etymology
From 'event' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ual'. Literally 'relating to the outcome or event'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as what happens 'in the event' of everything else finishing. It describes the final result.