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possibility

/ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/noun5 syllables

Possibility means: a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena.

Synonyms for possibility13

noun, as in a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena

hypothesis, theory

noun, as in a possible alternative

possible action, opening

noun, as in capability of existing or happening or being true

possibleness

also used for possibility

contingency, choice, option, alternative, chance, contingent, eventuality, potentiality

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Opposites of possibility

impossibility

What does possibility mean?4

noun

1

a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena“a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory”

2

a possible alternative“bankruptcy is always a possibility”

3

capability of existing or happening or being true“there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired”

4

a future prospect or potential“this room has great possibilities”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with possibility?25

four syllables

abilityutilitymobilityfertilityhostilitynobilityagilitycivilityfragilityfutility

6 syllables

responsibilityavailabilityreliabilitycompatibilityaffordabilitysusceptibility
Show 40 near rhymes
industryactivitiesactivityfacilitiesitalyministryofficiallyinitiallyelectricityindustriesefficiencyphilippinesconspiracyconsistentlydifferentlyinstantlyabilitiesproductivityresponsibilitiescapabilitiespossibilitiesdignitycreativitysympathypublicityconsistencyexplicitlyinfantrydisabilitiestrinityutilitiesproximitytrilogyhumidityimagerytimothysufficientlyvicinityefficientlysimplicity

All 25 rhymes for possibility, grouped by syllable

Possibility in a sentence

  • The more scientific the subject, the less the possibility of different interpretations.carlosalberto
  • Tonight, there is a possibility that it will rain.sharris123
  • At this juncture, we're looking into every possibility.sabretou
  • At this time, we're looking into every possibility.CK
  • As an insurance company, we worry about the possibility of a pandemic.Nuel
  • Nevermind, perhaps one day there is a possibility that he will seek my help.LeeSooHa
  • If you live in peace too long, you forget the real possibility of war.rul
  • There is little, if any, possibility of his success.CM

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Forms of possibility

as a noun

plural
possibilities