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.
Every possibility grows with ability and responsibility!
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🌳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
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🔗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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