eventually

adv

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

1. 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.”

   “She didn't arrive. Eventually, we started without her.”

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

   “Eventually, all prime numbers are odd.”

3. Possibly, potentially, perhaps.

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