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eventuality

eventuality

16 6.5
A possible future event or outcome
  • noun
  • /ɪˌvɛntuˈælɪti/
translation icon : eventualidad
  • We must be prepared for any eventuality.

And so showing how being vaccinated really does give us more freedom against this eventuality.

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Examples

  • Luckily, I'm prepared for every eventuality.

  • The current difficult times will undoubtedly affect NEHA to some extent, and we are prepared for that eventuality.

    Academic text (2009)
  • We have every reason to plan for that eventuality, right?

  • Every eventuality has been considered.

  • And I'm sure that we can handle any eventuality.

  • And at Team Royalton we prepare our drivers for any eventuality and every possible condition.

  • There does not seem to be provision in the contract to deal with these eventualities.

    Academic text (2014)
  • To safeguard ourselves against all eventualities, we prepare.

  • You have come kitted out for all eventualities!

  • We must be prepared for any eventuality that may arise during the project.

Synonyms

possibility
vseventuality
2.0

A chance that something may happen

names an actual possible outcome rather than only a probability
event
vseventuality
507 1.0

A possible situation that affects what people do

is about any possible future outcome rather than a specific situation
prospect
vseventuality
425 3.3

A chance that something will happen in the future

is a neutral label for a possible outcome without expectation
contingency
vseventuality
99 7.1

A possible problem or event that people must prepare for

is a general possible outcome not limited to dependent or problematic cases
contingence
vseventuality
  • Archaic
9.6

A possible future event that may happen by chance

is any possible future outcome not only chance occurrences

Antonyms

certainty
  • Literature
202 3.4

A strong feeling that something is true or will happen

29 5.8

Something that cannot be avoided and will happen

How Likely

certainty
  • Literature
202 3.4
probability
473 3.6
eventuality
16 6.5
impossibility
37 5.3

Surface Forms

eventuality singular
eventualities plural

Morphology

eventuality = eventual (transparent) = event + ual + ity

Standard noun formation from the adjective 'eventual' (eventual + -ity) yields a noun meaning a possible event or state, so the derivation is clear.

Etymology

The word eventuality comes from the familiar word event and the Latin root venire, which means 'to come'. So, an eventuality is a possible 'thing that comes', in other words a possible outcome.