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

When play resumed, the Sox saw the lead float away in an eventual 4-3 loss in 10 innings at Progressive Field. — Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

The exchange took place during the Steelers’ first drive in their eventual 27-24 road loss to the Cleveland Browns. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks in the second period of the eventual 4-3 overtime loss with an apparent left leg injury. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

By May 2024, Red Lobster was in bankruptcy court, and Thai Union essentially handed the keys over to creditors, including Fortress Investment Group, which emerged as the eventual owner. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

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