possibility

possibility

noun

Definition of POSSIBILITY

1

something that can develop or become actual <there's a possibility for violence in the situation>

Synonyms capability, eventuality, possibility, potentiality, prospect

Related Words likelihood, probability; latency, potency

Near Antonyms actuality, reality; certainty

2

something that might happen <winning the championship is a real possibility for us>

Synonyms case, contingence, contingency, contingent, eventuality, possibility

Related Words probability; accident, chance, hap, hazard, risk