a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
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possibility::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hypothesis, theory |
| Type of | construct, concept, conception |
| Has types | hypothetical, assumption, theoretical account, supposition, supposal, speculation, conjecture, model, framework, gemmule, historicism |
possibility::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | possibleness |
| Type of | existence, beingness, being, face of the earth |
| Has types | potentiality, conceivability, chance, attainableness, attainability, achievability, opportunity, conceivableness, potency, potential |
| Derivation | possible |
there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired.
possibility::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | opening, possible action |
| Type of | alternative, option, choice |
| Has types | possible |
| Derivation | possible |
bankruptcy is always a possibility.
possibility::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | prospect, outlook, expectation |
| Derivation | possible |
Examples of possibility
possibility
If they forced him out, the democratic possibility of Egypt may yet materialize.
From the online.wsj.com
The SEC, too, has looked at the possibility that such trades can be manipulated.
From the businessweek.com
A possibility could be rookie Mossis Madu, who is already on the practice squad.
From the heraldtribune.com
Now with Oil Skyrocketing we are looking at a possibility of riots here at home.
From the forbes.com
He is 44 and still a possibility if an owner is willing to take a leap of faith.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
We were buoyed up by the wild possibility of actually making money by ourselves.
From the independent.co.uk
They didn't consider the possibility of a sunami, because they was no precedent.
From the independent.co.uk
There is the possibility this position could go direct for the right individual.
From the jobview.monster.com
As long as there is an unknown there is the possibility of the existence of God.
From the newscientist.com
- A future prospect or potential; "this room has great possibilities"
- Capability of existing or happening or being true; "there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired"
- Hypothesis: a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was ...
- A possible alternative; "bankruptcy is always a possibility"
- (possible) capable of happening or existing; "a breakthrough may be possible next year"; "anything is possible"; "warned of possible consequences"
- (possible) something that can be done; "politics is the art of the possible"
- (possible) an applicant who might be suitable
- (possible) potential: existing in possibility; "a potential problem"; "possible uses of nuclear power"
- "Possibility" is a song performed by Lykke Li and the second single from the of the 2009 film ''''. Lykke had been asked to write a song for the film soundtrack but she was reluctant to commit to the project. ...
