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Eventually

//ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks. not-comparable

    "Everyone's true colors will be revealed eventually."

  2. 2
    For some tail; for all terms beyond some term; with only finitely many exceptions. not-comparable

    "Eventually, all prime numbers are odd."

  3. 3
    Possibly, potentially, perhaps. not-comparable, proscribed

    "I will come eventually, but haven't decided yet."

Adverb
  1. 1
    after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay wordnet

Etymology

From eventual + -ly. The third sense is influenced by any of several European languages, including Czech eventuálně, French éventuellement, Swedish eventuellt.

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