Letztendlich
Example: Letztendlich entscheidet die Qualität über den Erfolg des Projekts.
Definition
"Letztendlich" is an adverb used to indicate the final outcome or conclusion after considering all factors. It means 'in the end' or 'ultimately,' emphasizing the decisive or conclusive aspect of a situation, such as in the phrase, 'Ultimately, quality determines the success of the project.'
Etymology
The word "letztendlich" combines the German words 'letzt,' meaning 'last,' and 'endlich,' meaning 'finally' or 'at last.' Together, they reinforce the idea of something happening at the very end. Did you know? This compound word highlights the emphasis on the ultimate conclusion or final decision.
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"Letztendlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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