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feminine

/posiβiliˈðað/

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Translation

possibility, chance

Word origin

From posible, from Latin possibilis ('that may be done'), from posse ('to be able'). The same root gives English possible and potent.

Origin
Latin
Root
possibilis
English cognates
possible, potent

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralposibilidades

Examples

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There is a chance they will come tomorrow.

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She studies all the possibilities before deciding.

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I am not losing the possibility of changing jobs soon.

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They offered her the chance to work from home.

muchas .

There is a strong chance the plan will work.

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This word is part of lesson 18.