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.