Eventually
Example: The empire eventually fell after centuries of power and influence.
Definition
"Eventually" is an adverb used to indicate that something will happen after a period of time or after a series of events, often implying that the outcome is certain but not immediate. For example, in history, an empire eventually falls after a long duration of power.
Etymology
The word "eventually" comes from the late Latin word 'eventualis,' which means 'depending on events.' It entered English in the late 16th century, originally relating to outcomes or results of events. Did you know? The root 'event' is linked to the Latin 'eventus,' meaning 'occurrence' or 'result,' highlighting the word's connection to things that happen over time.
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"Eventually" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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