possibility

noun

A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being.

An option or choice, usually used in context with future events.

The quality of being possible.

(obsolete) Capability, power or capacity to act.

Roots

posseposs- · Latin · to be able

Synonyms for possibility

likelihoodn chancen likelinessn potentialadj probabilityn conceivabilityn eventualityn opportunityn prospectn feasibilityn

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