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possibility

/ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

/ˌpɑː.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

Translations

possibilitynoun

possibilities

/ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

/ˌpɑː.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.

Есть возможность дождя завтра.

The possibility of winning the lottery is very low.

Вероятность выиграть в лотерею очень низка.

Additional translations

Synonyms

possibilityadjective

/ˌpɒs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

/ˌpɑː.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "possibility theory").

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.