Possibility: meaning, definitions and examples
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possibility
[ ˌpɑːsɪˈbɪlɪti ]
in everyday life
The state or fact of being possible; likelihood or probability.
Synonyms
chance, likelihood, probability
Examples of usage
- There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.
- There is a strong possibility that he will win the competition.
in a philosophical context
The ability to do something or to have something done.
Synonyms
capability, opportunity, potential
Examples of usage
- There is a possibility for change in the current system.
- With hard work, there is always a possibility for success.
in a theoretical discussion
A thing that may happen or be the case.
Synonyms
alternative, option, potentiality
Examples of usage
- There are endless possibilities in the field of science.
- Exploring different possibilities can lead to new discoveries.
Translations
Translations of the word "possibility" in other languages:
🇵🇹 possibilidade
🇮🇳 संभावना
🇩🇪 Möglichkeit
🇮🇩 kemungkinan
🇺🇦 можливість
🇵🇱 możliwość
🇯🇵 可能性 (かのうせい)
🇫🇷 possibilité
🇪🇸 posibilidad
🇹🇷 olasılık
🇰🇷 가능성
🇸🇦 إمكانية
🇨🇿 možnost
🇸🇰 možnosť
🇨🇳 可能性 (kěnéngxìng)
🇸🇮 možnost
🇮🇸 möguleiki
🇰🇿 мүмкіндік
🇬🇪 შესაძლებლობა
🇦🇿 ehtimal
🇲🇽 posibilidad
Etymology
The word 'possibility' originates from the Latin word 'possibilitas', which means 'power' or 'ability'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to the state of being possible or the likelihood of something happening. Over the years, 'possibility' has evolved to encompass various meanings, from theoretical probabilities to philosophical concepts of potentiality and capability.
See also: impossibility, impossible, impossibly.