possibility

Word parts

possible + -ity

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/

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• Hyphenation: pos‧si‧bil‧i‧ty

Noun

Singular possibility

Plural possibilities

1. If there is a possibility of something, it might happen or it might be true.
   • Synonyms: chance and likelihood

   There is a real possibility of war.

2. The possibility of something is how possible it is.
   • Synonyms: chance and likelihood

   There is a strong possibility of rain today.

Related words

• possible