| 释义 |
pos·si·bil·i·ty
\-ləd.ē, -ətē, -i\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English possibilite, from Middle French possibilité, from Latin possibilitat-, possibilitas, from possibilis possible + -itat-, -itas -ity
1. : the character, condition, or fact of being possible whether theoretically, in general, or under a specified set of conditions
< the possibility of miracles >
< the constant possibility of failure >
2. : something that is possible : contingency
< within the range of possibility >
: a particular thing that may take place, eventuate, or be manipulated to some end
< but one possibility remains >
3. archaic : one's utmost power, capacity, or ability especially as determined by circumstances
< to the possibility of thy soldiership — Shakespeare >
4. obsolete : pecuniary means or pecuniary prospects — usually used in plural
5. possibilities plural : potential or prospective value : possible uses, achievements, or other desired qualities
< a man of undetermined possibilities > |