Possibility

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌpɑsəˈbɪləti/

Definitions of possibility

noun a thing that may happen or be the case

Example Sentences

A1 There is a possibility of rain later today.

A2 She didn't consider the possibility of failure when starting her new business.

B1 The team is exploring the possibility of expanding their services to other countries.

B2 There is a strong possibility that the company will merge with a competitor.

C1 The possibility of finding a cure for the disease is becoming more likely with recent advancements in research.

C2 The negotiation process will consider every possibility to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

adjective having the potential to happen or exist

Example Sentences

A1 There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.

A2 There is a possibility that the store will be closed.

B1 There is a strong possibility that she will get the job.

B2 There is a high possibility of success if we work together.

C1 The possibility of finding a cure for the disease is becoming more likely.

C2 There is a slim possibility that the project will be completed on time.

Examples of possibility in a Sentence

formal There is a possibility that the project deadline may need to be extended.

informal There's a chance we might have to push back the project deadline.

slang The project deadline could potentially be moved.

figurative The door to extending the project deadline is open.

Grammatical Forms of possibility

past tense

possibility

plural

possibilities

comparative

more possible

superlative

most possible

present tense

possibility

future tense

will be possible

perfect tense

has been possible

continuous tense

is being possible

singular

possibility

positive degree

possible

infinitive

to be possible

gerund

possibility

participle

possibility

Origin and Evolution of possibility

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'possibility' originated from the Latin word 'possibilitas', which was derived from the word 'possibilis' meaning 'that can be done'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'possibility' has evolved to encompass a broader range of potential outcomes or events that may occur, reflecting the concept of something being within the realm of feasibility or likelihood.