eventuality

noun

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

plural eventualities

: a possible event or outcome : possibility

Synonyms

• 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

Yet the eventuality for which the Kremlin does not appear to have a plan is that Russia will be unable to translate its massive advantage in manpower and materiel into a decisive breakthrough—as has been the case since the war began. —Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025

That eventuality, seemingly far-fetched not long ago, is eerily plausible today. —Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025

TikTok has been planning for this eventuality. —Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

In a hearing on Friday, no party seemed to contest the eventuality of a recall vote, but those involved in the case had different ideas of exactly when the election should take place. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025

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