eventuality

noun

even·​tu·​al·​i·​ty i-ˌven-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē 

plural eventualities

: a possible event or outcome : possibility

Synonyms of eventuality

• possibility
• potential

Examples of eventuality in a Sentence

He planned carefully and was ready for any eventuality.

a cure for that form of cancer seems like a certain eventuality—it's just a matter of time

Recent Examples on the Web

While such an eventuality feels a distant prospect, there have been signs of bubbling discontent for months. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 18 Apr. 2026

Reporters often need to have a couple of different versions of the story, so enough B-roll should be shot to allow for this eventuality. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 Apr. 2026

Spence’s presence gives me confidence that Tuchel is prepared for every eventuality. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 16 June 2026

Practicing for only one eventuality could unintentionally put students in greater harm. — James Densley, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eventuality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality

Kids Definition

eventuality

noun

even·​tu·​al·​i·​ty i-ˌven-chə-ˈwal-ət-ē 

plural eventualities

: something that might happen : possibility