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possibility
pos·si·bil·i·ty P0465600 (pŏs′ə-bĭl′ĭ-tē)n. pl. pos·si·bil·i·ties 1. The fact or state of being possible: investigating the possibility of life on other planets.2. Something that is possible: His promotion now seems a possibility.3. One that is capable of being chosen or of being made real: She is a strong possibility in the senatorial race. There are several possibilities for dessert.4. possibilities Potentiality for favorable or interesting results: The idea has great possibilities.possibility (ˌpɒsɪˈbɪlɪtɪ) n, pl -ties1. the state or condition of being possible2. anything that is possible3. a competitor, candidate, etc, who has a moderately good chance of winning, being chosen, etc4. (often plural) a future prospect or potential: my new house has great possibilities. pos•si•bil•i•ty (ˌpɒs əˈbɪl ɪ ti)
n., pl. -ties. 1. the state or fact of being possible. 2. something that is possible. [1325–75; Middle English < Late Latin] possibility opportunity">opportunity1. 'possibility'If there is a possibility of something happening or being true, it might happen or be true. There was a possibility that they had taken the wrong road.We must accept the possibility that we might be wrong.If there is no possibility of something happening or being true, it cannot happen or be true. There was now no possibility of success.There is no possibility that he did that accidentally.If you talk or think about the possibility of doing something, you are considering whether to do it. He talked about the possibility of getting married.Be Careful!
Don't say 'He talked about the possibility to get married.' 2. 'opportunity'When a situation makes it possible for someone to do something, don't say that they have 'the possibility to do' it. Say that they have the opportunity to do it or the opportunity of doing it. You will have the opportunity to study several different subjects in your first year.Sadly, I never had the opportunity of meeting him.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  possibility - a future prospect or potential; "this room has great possibilities"expectation, outlook, prospect - belief about (or mental picture of) the future | | 2. | possibility - capability of existing or happening or being true; "there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired"possiblenessbeing, beingness, existence - the state or fact of existing; "a point of view gradually coming into being"; "laws in existence for centuries"conceivability, conceivableness - the state of being conceivableachievability, attainability, attainableness - the state of being achievablepotential, potentiality, potency - the inherent capacity for coming into beingchance, opportunity - a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; "the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington"; "now is your chance"impossibility, impossibleness - incapability of existing or occurring | | 3. | possibility - 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"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"hypothesis, theoryconcept, conception, construct - an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instanceshypothetical - a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc.; "consider the following, just as a hypothetical"gemmule - the physically discrete element that Darwin proposed as responsible for heredityframework, model, theoretical account - a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems"conjecture, speculation - a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence); "speculations about the outcome of the election"; "he dismissed it as mere conjecture"supposal, supposition, assumption - a hypothesis that is taken for granted; "any society is built upon certain assumptions"theory - a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena; "theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses"; "true in fact and theory"historicism - a theory that social and cultural events are determined by history | | 4. | possibility - a possible alternative; "bankruptcy is always a possibility"possible action, openingalternative, option, choice - one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did I have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse"possible - something that can be done; "politics is the art of the possible" |
possibilitynoun1. feasibility, likelihood, plausibility, potentiality, practicability, workableness a debate about the possibility of political reform2. likelihood, chance, risk, odds, prospect, liability, hazard, probability There is still a possibility of unrest in the country.3. option, choice, alternative, solution, bet (informal), course of action, recourse There were several possibilities open to the manufacturers.4. (often plural) potential, promise, prospects, talent, capabilities, potentiality This situation has great possibilities.Quotations
"Probable impossibilities are to be preferred to improbable possibilities" [Aristotle Poetics]possibilitynoun1. The likeliness of a given event occurring:chance, likelihood, odds, probability, prospect (used in plural).2. Something that may occur or be done:contingency, eventuality.Translationspossible (ˈposəbl) adjective1. able to happen or be done. It's possible that the train will be delayed; We'll come as soon as possible; I'll do everything possible; She did the only possible thing in the circumstances. 可能的 可能的2. satisfactory; acceptable. I've thought of a possible solution to the problem. 令人滿意的，可以接受的 令人满意的，可以接受的 ˌpossiˈbility – plural possiˈbilities – noun something that is possible; the state of being possible; (a) likelihood. There isn't much possibility of that happening; There's a possibility of war; The plan has possibilities (= looks as if it may be a good one). 可能性 可能性ˈpossibly adverb1. perhaps. `Will you have time to do it?' `Possibly.' 也許 也许2. in a way or manner that is possible. I'll come as fast as I possibly can; I can't possibly eat any more; Could you possibly lend me your pen? 可能地 可能地
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within the bounds of possibilityPossible. You worked so hard this semester that I think an A is within the bounds of possibility.See also: bound, of, possibility, withinleave open the possibility of (something or doing something)To maintain or create the possibility of something (happening in the future); to not prevent something (from taking place at some point). We parted ways, but we left open the possibility of working together again sometime.See also: leave, of, open, possibilitybeyond the realm(s) of possibilityImpossible. With my low test grades, I think that getting an A in this class is beyond the realms of possibility.See also: beyond, of, possibilitywithin the realm(s) of possibilityPossible; capable of happening. You worked so hard this semester that I think an A is within the realm of possibility.See also: of, possibility, withinbeyond/within the realms of possiˈbility impossible/possible: A successful outcome is not beyond the realms of possibility.See also: beyond, of, possibility, realm, withinEncyclopediaSeepossiblePossibility
POSSIBILITY. An uncertain thing which may happen; Lilly's Reg. h.t.; or it is a contingent interest in real or personal estate. 1 Mad. Ch. 549.
2. Possibilities are near as when an estate is limited to one after the death of another; or remote, as that one man shall be married to a woman, and then that she shall die, and he be married to another. 1 Fonb. Eq. 212, n. e; l6 Vin. Ab. h.t., p. 460; 2 Co. 51 a.
3. Possibilities are also divided into, 1. A possibility coupled with an interest. This may, of course, be sold, assigned, transmitted or devised; such a possibility occurs in executory devises, and in contingent, springing or executory uses.
4.-2. A bare possibility, or hope of succession; this is the case of an heir apparent, during the life of his ancestor. It is evident that he has no right which he can assign, devise, or even, release.
5.-3. A possibility' or mere contingent interest, as a devise to Paul if he survive Peter. Dane's Ab. c. 1, a 5, Sec. 2, and the cases there cited. possibility
Synonyms for possibilitynoun feasibilitySynonyms- feasibility
- likelihood
- plausibility
- potentiality
- practicability
- workableness
noun likelihoodSynonyms- likelihood
- chance
- risk
- odds
- prospect
- liability
- hazard
- probability
noun optionSynonyms- option
- choice
- alternative
- solution
- bet
- course of action
- recourse
noun potentialSynonyms- potential
- promise
- prospects
- talent
- capabilities
- potentiality
Synonyms for possibilitynoun the likeliness of a given event occurringSynonyms- chance
- likelihood
- odds
- probability
- prospect
noun something that may occur or be doneSynonymsSynonyms for possibilitynoun a future prospect or potentialRelated Words- expectation
- outlook
- prospect
noun capability of existing or happening or being trueSynonymsRelated Words- being
- beingness
- existence
- conceivability
- conceivableness
- achievability
- attainability
- attainableness
- potential
- potentiality
- potency
- chance
- opportunity
Antonyms- impossibility
- impossibleness
noun a tentative insight into the natural worldSynonymsRelated Words- concept
- conception
- construct
- hypothetical
- gemmule
- framework
- model
- theoretical account
- conjecture
- speculation
- supposal
- supposition
- assumption
- theory
- historicism
noun a possible alternativeSynonymsRelated Words- alternative
- option
- choice
- possible
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