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

The eventuality isn’t a surprise considering his 46-79 record and the dwindling fan support at Jenny Craig Pavilion, but the timing is, given that athletic directors typically wait until the end of the season to announce a move. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026

The one-to-one sit-downs were another example of the lengths to which Bielsa went in preparing his players for every eventuality. —Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026

Expectations that the tariffs would drive inflation much higher, for instance — an eventuality that might actually have a genuine effect on the economy and therefore on market values — haven’t been borne out. —Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026

Dozens of publications have printed lengthy editorials on the eventuality of job decimation. —Zack Kass, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eventuality

• bisexuality
• collegiality
• conditionality
• congeniality
• conventionality
• conviviality
• dimensionality
• directionality
• emotionality
• essentiality
• grammaticality
• impartiality

Kids Definition

eventuality

noun

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

plural eventualities

: something that might happen : possibility