eventually

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

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

   Everyone's true colors will be revealed eventually.

2. 2
   adv

   For some tail; for all terms beyond some term; with only finitely many exceptions.

   Eventually, all prime numbers are odd.

3. 3
   adv

   Possibly, potentially, perhaps.

   I will come eventually, but haven't decided yet.

4. 4
   adv

   after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

Etymology

From eventual + -ly. The third sense is influenced by any of several European languages, including Czech eventuálně, French éventuellement, Swedish eventuellt.