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/pˌɑsəbˈɪləti/ Listen

noun

Possibility n. (pl. possibilities)

The quality or state of being possible; the power of happening, being, or existing. "All possibility of error." "Latent possibilities of excellence."

That which is possible; a contingency; a thing or event that may not happen; a contingent interest, as in real or personal estate.

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Etymology of 'Possibility'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Possibility" Quotes from Famous Books

... growth chiefly to that active striving of the will, that encounter with difficulty, which we call effort; and it is astonishing to find how often results apparently impracticable are thus made possible. An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but the precursors of the things which we are capable of performing. On the contrary, the timid and hesitating find everything impossible, chiefly because it seems so. It is related of a young French officer, that ...

— Self Help • Samuel Smiles

... some people who, furious themselves at opposition, cannot understand the possibility of others being equally firm and decided in a gentle manner. Lady Juliana was one of those who always expect to carry their point by a raised voice and sparkling eyes; and it was with difficulty Mary, with her timid air and gentle accents, could convince her that she was determined to judge for ...

— Marriage • Susan Edmonstone Ferrier

... if I didn't help this young fellow, the greedy town would suck him down. I knew through what trifling circumstances the army of tramps is recruited, and there seemed every possibility of Prince Shakro drifting into this respectable, but not respected class. I felt a wish to help him. My earnings were not sufficient to buy him a ticket to Batoum, so I visited some of the railway offices, and begged a free ticket for him. I produced weighty arguments in favor ...

— Creatures That Once Were Men • Maxim Gorky

... resources, skilled labor force, and modern capital plant, however, Canada will enjoy better economic prospects in the future. The continuing constitutional impasse between English- and French-speaking areas is raising the possibility of a split in the confederation, making ...

— The 1997 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.

... possibility of her telling was of more moment. The younger generation of men announced that they had applied for front seats at the telling, while many of the older generation of men joked hollowly about the ...

— On the Makaloa Mat/Island Tales • Jack London

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