eventuality

UK /ɪˌvɛntjuˈælɪti/ US /ɪˌvɛntjuˈælɪti/

noun 2

Definitions

noun

A possible event; something that may happen.

Vigil: You are not Prothean. But you are not machine, either. This eventuality was one of many that was anticipated. This is why we sent our warning through the beacons.

England could have met world and European champions Spain but that eventuality was avoided by Sweden's 2-0 win against France, and Rooney's first goal in a major tournament since scoring twice in the 4-2 victory over Croatia in Lisbon at Euro 2004.

An individual's propensity to take notice of events, changes, or facts.

Collocations

ADJ.

prepared, ready

PREP.

towards

ADV.

such, surely

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a possible event or occurrence or result

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Vigil: You are not Prothean. But you are not machine, either. This eventuality was one of many that was anticipated. This is why we sent our warning through the beacons.

Wiktionary

England could have met world and European champions Spain but that eventuality was avoided by Sweden's 2-0 win against France, and Rooney's first goal in a major tournament since scoring twice in the

Wiktionary

We need to be ready for any eventuality.

Tatoeba · #11632843

He says the country has to begin preparing for such an eventuality and to explain the issue to the public.

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We must be prepared for every eventuality.

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I haven't yet lost respect in this site, but to be clear, some of the things that happen here push me slowly but surely towards that eventuality.

Tatoeba · #13477848

Usage Notes

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In some senses, eventuality is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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