Eventuality
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˌvɛntjuˈælɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Eventuality is a noun meaning A possible event; something that may happen. [from 19th c.].
Meaning
A possible event; something that may happen. [from 19th c.].
More Meanings
- (obsolete, phrenology) An individual's propensity to take notice of events, changes, or facts. [from 19th c.]
Example Sentences
Vigil: You are not Prothean. But you are not machine, either. This eventuality was one of many that was anticipated. This is why we sent our warning through the beacons.
England could have met world and European champions Spain but that eventuality was avoided by Sweden's 2-0 win against France, and Rooney's first goal in a major tournament since scoring twice in the 4-2 victory over Croatia in Lisbon at Euro 2004.
Word Forms
- eventualities
Synonyms for eventuality
Depending on context, synonyms include contingency, possibility, chance, contingent, potentiality.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include contingency, possibility, likelihood, probability, assumption, potential.
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Sources & Attribution
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