possibility

CEFRB1

/ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something that may happen or be true.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being.

Examples

  • Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve.

  • The chairman did not rule out the possibility of a disagreement.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ɾi]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An option or choice, usually used in context with future events.

  2. The quality of being possible.

  3. Capability, power or capacity to act.

More examples

In context

  • But the possibility seems unlikely.

  • 'There is little possibility of that happening' 'I'd say there's rather a strongish possibility that it won't.'

  • Mycelial lives are so other, their possibilities so strange.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English possibilite, from Middle French possibilité (from Old French possibilite) and directly from Late Latin possibilitās (“possibility”), from Latin possibilis (“possible”); see possible. By surface analysis, possible + -ity.