eventual

[ih-ven-choo-uhl] / ɪˈvɛn tʃu əl /

ADJECTIVE

future, concluding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conditional consequent inevitable possible prospective ultimate

WEAK

closing contingent dependent down the pike down the road ending endmost ensuing final hindmost in the cards indirect last later latter overall resulting secondary succeeding terminal ulterior vicarious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning unlikely

WEAK

past

Example Sentences

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Micron’s low forward P/E might reflect investors’ concerns about an eventual decline in revenue, which has soared from artificial intelligence-driven demand for memory.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Is it enough to prevent an eventual return to war?

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

While their involvement could make for difficult negotiations, their endorsement of an eventual deal could make it more durable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The Artemis II journey was the first crewed mission of NASA's program aiming to install a sustained presence on the Moon, including the eventual construction of a base.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

When Earth was only about a third of its eventual size, it was probably already beginning to form an atmosphere, mostly of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, methane, and sulfur.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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