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Eventual

//ɪˈvɛn.(t)ʃʊ.əl// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Finally resulting or occurring (after a period of time); inevitable. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Pertaining to events; event-related, evential. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Possible, potential. not-comparable, proscribed

    "They both opposed an eventual imposition of anti-dumping measures as they considered that it could lead to a cessation of imports of the product concerned from the PRC79."

Adjective
  1. 1
    expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating wordnet

Etymology

From event + -ual; compare French éventuel. The third sense is influenced by any of several European languages, including German eventuell, French éventuel, Italian eventuale, Spanish eventual, Swedish eventuell.

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