eventuality

noun

even·​tu·​al·​i·​ty i-ˌven-chə-ˈwa-lə-tē 

plural eventualities

: a possible event or outcome : possibility

Synonyms

• capability
• possibility
• potential
• potentiality
• prospect

Examples of eventuality in a Sentence

He planned carefully and was ready for any eventuality.

a cure for that form of cancer seems like a certain eventuality—it's just a matter of time

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite those estimates, there’s little urgency in planning for that eventuality, especially as automakers evaluate how policy changes under President Donald Trump might affect the EV industry. —Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025

Two players may be required to cover all eventualities, on top of the right centre-half that is already first on the club’s priority list. —Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025

Part of being a skilled and confident presenter means being prepared for any eventuality. —William Arruda, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025

Contingency plans have been drawn up for all eventualities. —James Pearce, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eventuality

• bisexuality
• collegiality
• conditionality
• congeniality
• conventionality
• conviviality
• dimensionality
• directionality
• emotionality
• essentiality
• grammaticality
• impartiality

Kids Definition

eventuality

noun

even·​tu·​al·​i·​ty i-ˌven-chə-ˈwal-ət-ē 

plural eventualities

: something that might happen : possibility