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

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

But, in a note of optimism, she said she believes both Israel and Hezbollah are trying to avoid that eventuality.

From BBC

The party has democratic procedures in place for such an eventuality, just as if a candidate dies before being nominated.

From Slate

He would also be the face of the so-called Latin explosion in pop music, a phenomenon that ended up being more marketing ploy than demographic eventuality.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aftereffect
• contingency
• goings-on
• probability