eventually
//ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li//
Definitions
1.In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
- He hopes eventually to attend nursing school.
- Everyone's true colors will be revealed eventually.
- She didn't arrive. Eventually, we started without her.
2.For some tail; for all terms beyond some term; with only finitely many exceptions.
- Eventually, all prime numbers are odd.
3.Possibly, potentially, perhaps.
- I will come eventually, but haven't decided yet.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1184
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Etymology
From eventual + -ly.
The third sense is influenced by any of several European languages, including Czech eventuálně, French éventuellement, Swedish eventuellt.