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possibility

UK
/ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˌpɑː.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

Translations

possibilitynoun
possibilities
pl
UK
/ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˌpɑː.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.
Il y a une possibilité de pluie demain.
Additional translations
potentielAu pluriel ou dans un sens plus abstrait : capacité de développement ou de réussite.
Synonyms
likelihood
eventuality
option
opportunity
prospect
probability
chance
potential
possibilityadjective
UK
/ˌpɒs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˌpɑː.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "possibility theory").
de possibilitéEmploi surtout technique ou formel, dans des groupes nominaux comme « théorie des possibilités ».
Possibility theory provides an alternative to probability theory.
La théorie des possibilités offre une alternative à la théorie des probabilités.

Definitions

possibilitynoun
A thing that may happen or be the case.
There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.
The state or fact of being possible; likelihood.
The possibility of success motivated her to work harder.
A potential option or choice.
We considered several possibilities before making a decision.
Latent capacity for future achievement or development; potential (usually plural).
The young athlete has great possibilities ahead of her.
possibilityadjective
Relating to or concerned with possibility (used attributively before another noun).
Possibility theory provides an alternative to probability theory.
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