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1. (n.) possibility
the state or fact of being possible.
2. possibility
something that is possible.
Etymology: (1325–75; ME < LL)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) possibility
a future prospect or potential
"this room has great possibilities"
2. (noun) possibility, possibleness
capability of existing or happening or being true
"there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired"
3. (noun) hypothesis, possibility, theory
a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
"a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"
4. (noun) possibility, possible action, opening
a possible alternative
"bankruptcy is always a possibility"
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1. (noun) possibility
sth you can choose to do
One possibility is for you to go first.; Let's examine all the possibilities before deciding.
2. possibility
≠ impossibility
"Do you think he'll get the job?" "It's a possibility."; the possibility of life on other planets
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) possibility
the quality or state of being possible; the power of happening, being, or existing
2. (noun) possibility
that which is possible; a contingency; a thing or event that may not happen; a contingent interest, as in real or personal estate
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