possibility — a thing that may happen or be the case; the state or fact of being possible
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thing that may happen or be the case; the state or fact of being possible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/
Example Sentences
- The possibility of meeting aliens is keeping me awake at night.
- There's a possibility that I might actually pass this exam without studying.
- The company is exploring the possibility of expanding into new markets.
possibility
NOUN[/ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/]
a thing that may happen or be the case; the state or fact of being possible
She sees endless possibility beyond the mountain ridge at sunrise.
POSS (having power to do) + ITY (state) — by having the POSS (inner strength) to unlock each iron lock, the explorer unlocked the full possibility of finding the treasure.
With perfect nighttime visibility and custom lens flexibility, the astronomer unlocked every possibility of discovering a new comet.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'possibilitas', derived from 'possibilis' meaning 'that can be done or achieved', which comes from 'posse' meaning 'to be able' combined with the suffix '-ibilis' meaning 'capable of'.
Breakdown
poss- (able, from Latin posse) + -ib- (capable of) + -il- (adjective suffix) + -ity (noun suffix expressing state or quality) = possibility
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The possibility of meeting aliens is keeping me awake at night.”
“There's a possibility that I might actually pass this exam without studying.”
“The company is exploring the possibility of expanding into new markets.”
“We cannot ignore the possibility of economic recession.”
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