peradventure

UK
/ˌpɜːrədˈvɛntʃə/
US
/ˌpɜrədˈvɛntʃɚ/

Translations

peradventurenoun
peradventures
pl
The outcome of the game was left to peradventure.
Исход игры был оставлен на случайность.
There was no peradventure about his decision to leave.
В его решении уйти не было сомнения.
peradventureadverb
UK
/ˌpɜːrədˈvɛntʃə/
US
/ˌpɜrədˈvɛntʃɚ/
Peradventure, we might find the answer in the old manuscripts.
Возможно, мы найдем ответ в старых рукописях.
Additional translations
может быть
peradventureconjunction
UK
/ˌpɜːrədˈvɛntʃə/
US
/ˌpɜrədˈvɛntʃɚ/
Archaic use meaning "if; in case (that)".

Definitions

peradventurenoun
A chance or possibility.
There is a peradventure that the meeting will be canceled due to the storm.
Doubt or uncertainty, especially in the phrase "without peradventure".
He proved beyond peradventure that the signature was genuine.
peradventureadverb
Perhaps; maybe (archaic).
Peradventure he will join us before nightfall.
peradventureconjunction
If; in case (that) (archaic).
Peradventure thou shouldst fail, send word at once.