Possibility

/ˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The state or fact of being likely or possible; a potential occurrence or situation.
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
A thing that may happen or be the case; an option or choice.
We explored every possibility for our vacation destination.
A chance or likelihood that something can happen.
The possibility of winning the lottery is quite low.
An opportunity for something to happen or to be true.
She considered the possibility of changing careers.
An instance of being possible; potential.
The new technology opens up many possibilities for innovation.

Etymology

From Latin 'possibilis', meaning 'able to be done'

Common Phrases and Expressions

the possibility of
referring to the chance that something could happen
raise the possibility
to bring attention to a potential outcome
in all possibilities
considering every potential option
limited possibilities
only a few options available

Related Words

possible
able to be done; feasible
possibly
perhaps; maybe
potential
having the capacity to become something in the future

Slang Meanings

Posi
That concert ticket is a posi, we might still get it.
Chancey
It's all chancey with these plans.