Letztendlich
Example: Letztendlich entschieden die Ereignisse den Ausgang des Krieges.
Definition
"Letztendlich" is an adverb meaning 'in the end' or 'ultimately,' used to indicate that after all considerations or events, a final outcome or decision is reached. For example, in history, "letztendlich" shows which events finally determined the war's outcome.
Etymology
The word "letztendlich" comes from the German roots 'letzt,' meaning 'last,' and 'endlich,' meaning 'finally' or 'at the end.' Together, they emphasize the conclusion or final result of a sequence of events. Did you know? The compound highlights certainty about how things conclude.
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