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possibility

UK
/ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˌpɑː.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
possibilitynoun
possibilities
pl
UK
/ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˌpɑː.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
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").
Translations
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
Relating to or concerned with possibility (used attributively before another noun).
Possibility theory provides an alternative to probability theory.
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