View synonyms for

possibility

[ pos-uh-bil-i-tee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

plural possibilities

the state or fact of being possible:
the possibility of error.
Synonyms: , , ,
something possible:
He had exhausted every possibility but one.

possibility

/ ˌ��ɒ��ɪˈ��ɪ��ɪ��ɪ /

noun

the state or condition of being possible
anything that is possible
a competitor, candidate, etc, who has a moderately good chance of winning, being chosen, etc
often plural a future prospect or potential
my new house has great possibilities

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of possibility¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English possibilite, from Late Latin ��ǲ��, from Latin possibil(is) possible + -�� -ity

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

One plant that makes parts for Sanfilippo’s lights in Shenzhen, China, is exploring the possibility of opening a facility in Mexico, he said.

From

The possibility of a split has long been a talking point in this conservative-leaning province.

From

She did, however, keep open the possibility of a subscription model.

From

There is the possibility of leaders coming into contact with an adversary.

From

"Specifically on the Ukrainian crisis, the possibility of resuming direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian representatives was in particular discussed," he added.

From

Related Words

possibilism possible

Browse