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feminine

/pɔ.si.bi.li.te/

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Translation

possibility, option, opportunity

Word origin

From Late Latin possibilitas, from possibilis ('able to be done'), itself from posse ('to be able'). The same Latin verb sits behind pouvoir and behind English power.

Origin: Latin
Root: possibilitas
English cognates: possibility, possible, potent

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralpossibilités

Examples

' .

There is a possibility that she will arrive late.

We looked at every possibility.

You have the option of paying in three instalments.

This software offers impressive scope.

'exclus cette .

I am not ruling out that possibility.

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This word is part of lesson 34.