eventuality

noun

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

plural eventualities

: a possible event or outcome : possibility

Synonyms

• capability
• possibility
• potential
• potentiality
• prospect

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

European diplomats and their respective leaders have been preparing for the eventuality of a Trump victory for more than 12 months, placing a growing focus on policies that could protect the European economy from potential trade disputes. —Silvia Amaro, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024

This is to avoid an eventuality in which Gallagher leaves Stamford Bridge for nothing at all in 2025. —Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024

The Champenoise are indeed excited for that eventuality as well. —J'nai Gaither, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024

Congress doesn’t and can’t think of every eventuality when creating new rules, so details are left to the agencies tasked with implementing them. —Philip Bump, Washington Post, 28 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

eventuality

noun

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

plural eventualities

: something that might happen : possibility