/ˌpɒs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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Meaning
Something that may happen or may be true.
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Word origin
From Latin possibilitas, from posse meaning to be able.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- possibilitas
- English cognates
- possible, power
Grammar
Examples
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A "possibility of" something means it may happen.
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"Possibility" is the noun that comes from "possible".
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"Possibilities" means the different things that could happen.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 6: possibility, apology, scoff and 7 more words.