eventually

adverb

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

(mathematics, of a sequence) For some tail; for all terms beyond some term; with only finitely many exceptions.

(proscribed, non-native speakers' English) Possibly, potentially, perhaps.

Roots

veniovent- · Latin · come

Synonyms for eventually

finallyadv ultimatelyadv lastlyadv somedayadv sometimeadv conclusivelyadv yetadv

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Where does eventually come from?

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