possibility

pos-si-bil-i-ty · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A thing that may happen or be the case.

  2. 2.

    The state or fact of being possible.

  3. 3.

    An opportunity for something to happen or be done.

Forms

plural: possibilities

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    within the realm of possibility — Something that could happen
  • •
    explore the possibilities — To consider different options
  • •
    real possibility — A likely outcome
  • •
    raise the possibility — To suggest something might happen

Related words

Antonyms: certainty, impossibility
See also: chance, impossible, possible, probability
Synonyms: chance, likelihood, opportunity, potential, prospect

Etymology

From Old French possibilite, from Late Latin possibilitas, from Latin possibilis ("possible"), from posse ("to be able").