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possibility

/ˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A situation or outcome that could potentially happen but has not been realized.

    - "The possibility of a promotion depends on your performance."
    - "The discovery of penicillin was a great possibility for the medical world."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/



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Antonyms

impossibility
Synonyms

contingency , choice , option
Rhymes
Words rhyming with possibility
potentiality , viability , capability , advisability
Variants
List of all variants of possibility that leads to same result
possibilities , possibility , beyond the bounds of possibility , beyond/outside the bounds of possibility , outside the bounds of possibility , outside the range of possibility , outside the range/realm of possibility , outside the realm of possibility , raise the possibility , within the bounds of possibility , within the range of possibility , within the range/realm of possibility , within the realm of possibility
Etymology
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From Old French 'possibilite' and Latin 'possibilis' meaning 'capable of being' or 'able to be'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'possibility' was first used in English in the late 14th century.

  2. In mathematics, the term 'possibility' is used synonymously with 'probability'.

  3. The longest word in the English language with the letter 'e' appearing only once is 'unquestionable' and 'unenchanted', but 'possibility' is a close second with only one more 'e'.

  4. The word 'possibility' has 10 letters, making it a 'decasyllabic' word.

Related Concepts
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  1. Probability: The likelihood or chance that something will happen.

  2. Opportunity: A situation or condition that makes it possible to do something.

Culture
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In literature, 'possibility' is often used to explore themes of hope, optimism, and imagination. For example, in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', the 'possibility' of creating life is a central theme.

How to Memorize "possibility"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a light bulb turning on in your mind when you consider the 'possibility' of something.
    - Imagine a door opening to reveal new 'possibilities'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'possibility' with the idea of a 'dream' or 'hope'.
    - Think of the word 'chance' when considering the 'possibility' of an event.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Possibility Principle': 'P' for Potential, 'O' for Outcome, 'S' for Situation, 'S' for Success, and 'I' for Imagination.'
    - Create a sentence using the first letter of each definition: 'Possibilities are situations that could Potentially lead to Success.'

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