possibility

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The chance that something may happen or be true.

   There is a possibility that the meeting will be cancelled.

2. 2
   noun

   Something that may happen or be chosen; an option.

   Declaring bankruptcy is always a possibility.

3. 3
   noun

   A future chance or potential.

   This job opens up exciting possibilities for my career.

From Middle English possibilite, from Middle French possibilité (from Old French possibilite) and directly from Late Latin possibilitās (“possibility”), from Latin possibilis (“possible”); see possible. By surface analysis, possible + -ity.

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