American English

How to pronounce eventual

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/ɪˈvɛn.ʧu.l̩/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Happening later, often as the final result of a process or period of time.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Happening later, often as the final result of a process or period of time.

The eventual cost was much higher than expected.

After three rounds, Maya was the eventual winner.

Good to know

English eventual usually means “final” or “later,” not Spanish eventual. For Spanish eventual, use possible, occasional, or temporary, depending on the meaning.

Common phrases & grammar

eventual outcome · eventual winner · eventual decision · eventual success

the eventual + noun

the eventual + noun + of + noun

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