Meaning & Definition of word "Possibility"

Possibility

/ˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

noun:

  • 1. The state or fact of being likely or possible; a potential occurrence or situation.
    • Example: There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
  • 2. A thing that may happen or be the case; an option or choice.
    • Example: We explored every possibility for our vacation destination.
  • 3. A chance or likelihood that something can happen.
    • Example: The possibility of winning the lottery is quite low.
  • 4. An opportunity for something to happen or to be true.
    • Example: She considered the possibility of changing careers.
  • 5. An instance of being possible; potential.
    • Example: 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 of possibility

Meaning: Posi

Example Sentence: That concert ticket is a posi, we might still get it.

Meaning: Chancey

Example Sentence: It's all chancey with these plans.