Eventually
Example: The effect appears eventually over time
Definition
"Eventually" is an adverb that means at some later time or after a period of time, often implying that something will happen as a result of a process or series of events. For example, in the phrase 'The effect appears eventually over time,' it indicates the outcome will occur after some delay.
Etymology
The word "eventually" comes from the late Latin 'eventualis,' which relates to events or outcomes. It entered English in the 17th century, originally meaning 'depending on an event.' Did you know? The root 'event' comes from Latin 'eventus,' meaning 'a happening or occurrence.'
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"Eventually" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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