eventuality

[ ih-ven-choo-al-i-tee ]

noun

, plural e·ven·tu·al·i·ties.

1. a contingent event; a possible occurrence or circumstance:

   Rain is an eventuality to be reckoned with in planning the picnic.

2. the state or fact of being eventual; contingent character.

eventuality

/ ɪˌvɛntʃʊˈælɪtɪ /

noun

1. a possible event, occurrence, or result; contingency

Word History and Origins

Origin of eventuality¹

First recorded in 1750–60; eventual + -ity

Example Sentences

If any of these eventualities come to pass, America’s health profile will be in danger of declining, and sharply.

From Los Angeles Times

“A destructive war on Lebanon. We hope for peace, but we are prepared for all eventualities.”

From BBC

Kyiv has been asking to use long-range Western missiles inside Russia for so long now that Moscow has already taken precautions for the eventuality of the restrictions being lifted.

From BBC

"There are no guarantees around the weather either, you have to be prepared for every eventuality. So it is about getting to the start line in the best shape and taking it from there."

From BBC

While Olympic coaches and athletes are usually prepared for most eventualities, it is unlikely that many training plans will have been tailored specifically for a duathlon.

From BBC

Related Words

• aftereffect
• contingency
• goings-on
• probability