Definitions for possibility
ˌpɒs əˈbɪl ɪ tipos·si·bil·i·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. possibilitynoun

   a future prospect or potential

   "this room has great possibilities"

2. possibility, possiblenessnoun

   capability of existing or happening or being true

   "there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired"

3. hypothesis, possibility, theorynoun

   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. possibility, possible action, openingnoun

   a possible alternative

   "bankruptcy is always a possibility"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. possibilitynoun

   The quality of being possible.

2. possibilitynoun

   A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being.

3. possibilitynoun

   An option or choice, usually used in context with future events.

4. Etymology: From possibilitee, from possibilite, from possibilitas, from possibilis; see possible.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Possibilitynoun

   The power of being in any manner; the state of being possible.

   Etymology: possiblilité, Fr.

   There is no let, but that as often as those books are read, and need so requireth, the stile of their differences may expresly be mentioned to bar even all possibility of error. Richard Hooker.

   Brother, speak with possibilities,
   And do not break into these woeful extremes. William Shakespeare.

   Consider him antecedently to his creation, while he yet lay in the barren womb of nothing, and only in the number of possibilities; and consequently could have nothing to recommend him to Christ’s affection. Robert South, Sermons.

   A bare possibility, that a thing may be or not be, is no just cause of doubting whether a thing be or not. John Tillotson.

   According to the multifariousness of this imitability, so are the possibilities of being. John Norris.

   Example not only teaches us our duty, but convinces us of the possibility of our imitation. John Rogers, Sermons.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. possibility

   Possibility refers to anything that can potentially happen or exist, something that is uncertain but feasible or likely. It's a condition or state in which something is capable of coming into being or action and is not improbable or out of question. Possibility is also the potential inherent in various situations or conditions, that allows for multiple outcomes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Possibilitynoun

   the quality or state of being possible; the power of happening, being, or existing

2. Possibilitynoun

   that which is possible; a contingency; a thing or event that may not happen; a contingent interest, as in real or personal estate

3. Etymology: [F. possibilit, L. possibilitas.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. possibility

   Be possible in order of priority.

   The possibility for their wedding was various, they chose friendship, unity, love & joy as their theme.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 24, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Concept
   • Existence
   • Expectation

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'possibility' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1463

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'possibility' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1824

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'possibility' in Nouns Frequency: #475

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How to pronounce possibility?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say possibility in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of possibility in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of possibility in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of possibility in a Sentence

1. Paul Hertz:

   Last summer, the possibility of a scientifically productive mission for Kepler after its reaction wheel failure in its extended mission was not part of the conversation.

2. Chris Muha:

   He is under a current subpoena that threatens him with the possibility of contempt or other unspecified adverse action. The decision as to Charles Kupperman can directly affect whether the White House moves on that step.

3. Donald Tusk:

   We strongly urge Iran to continue the full implementation of all its commitments under the nuclear deal, and we take very seriously the possibility of any breach of its commitment, maintaining the nuclear deal is in the regional and international security interest.

4. Fateme Gosheh:

   The bands which exist in Iran have no possibility to be in public, but these young people do not give up. You can find their music everywhere, but like drugs, it is forbidden.

5. Ted Cruz:

   Nobody else has any mathematical possibility whatsoever.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=possibility
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Possibility
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=possibility
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/possibility
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=possibility