ultimately

adverb4

1. •
   in the end, after everything else has happened

   • That Wolves reached half-time on level terms had much to do with the ultimately luckless Hennessey, who was in action in the opening minute to tip away Samir Nasri's shot following a City corner. — 2011
2. •
   Indicating the most important action.

   • Ultimately, he will have to make a decision before the end of the week.
3. •
   Used to indicate the etymon at which a given etymological derivation terminates.

   • Cognate to Gottscheerish boßər, bàsser. Ultimately cognate to standard High German Wasser.
   • Shortened from maxiature, ultimately from Latin maximus ("large").
4. •
   Indicating the last item.

   • Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…