Definition of Eventual

1. Adjective. Expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating. "If this trend continues it is not reasonable to expect the eventual collapse of the stock market"

Similar to: Ultimate

Definition of Eventual

1. a. Coming or happening as a consequence or result; consequential.

Definition of Eventual

1. Adjective. Pertaining to events. ¹

2. Adjective. Inevitable. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Eventual

1. occurring at a later time [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eventual

eventilation
eventing
eventings
eventive
eventless
eventlessness
eventlike
eventognathi
eventological
eventologically
eventology
eventration
eventration of the diaphragm
eventrations
events
eventual (current term)
eventual(a)
eventualist
eventualists
eventualities
eventuality
eventually
eventuate
eventuated
eventuates
eventuating
eventuation
eventuations
evenward
ever

Literary usage of Eventual

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Judicial and Statutory Definitions of Words and Phrases by West Publishing Company (1904)
"As the term "eventual condemnation money" le used with reference to an ... The expression "eventual condemnation money," as used by sureties on a bond ..."

2. Letters and Other Writings of James Madison by James Madison (1865)
"The part of the arrangement which casts the eventual appointment on the House of Representatives voting by States was, as you presume, an accommodation to ..."

3. The Constitutions of the Several Independent States of America, the by United States (1782)
"... TREATY OF ALLIANCE, eventual and DEFENSIVE. LOUIS, by the Grace of GOD, ... to farm with us a defensive anil eventual Alliance : Willing to give the ..."

4. The Diplomacy of the War of 1914 by Ellery Cory Stowell (1915)
"Thus, instead of confirming the Treaty of 1898 relative to the eventual dismemberment of the Portuguese colonies, she should seek for a fresh arrangement ..."

5. The Diplomacy of the War of 1914 by Ellery Cory Stowell (1915)
"Thus, instead of confirming the Treaty of 1898 relative to the eventual dismemberment of the Portuguese colonies, she should seek for a fresh arrangement ..."

6. Proceedings by Philadelphia County Medical Society (1897)
"... ORDINARY CHRONIC FORM, WITH eventual ATROPHY. ARCHIBALD G. THOMSON, MD [Read June 23, 1897.] The case about to be reported presents several interesting ..."

7. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1892)
"to transfer to the service of the French government, for his own eventual ne, the regiments in the Dutch service in his pay. Uut, though Louis offered to ..."

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