eventuality
Translation
eventuality, possibility, contingency
Examples
We must be prepared for any eventuality.
We must be prepared for any eventuality.
In the eventuality of a fire, leave the building.
In the eventuality of a fire, leave the building.
Grammar Patterns
in the eventuality of ((sth.)) a phrase used to talk about a possible future event We are prepared for the eventuality of a strike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: possibility, contingency, chance
Etymology
From Latin 'eventus' (event, outcome) + the suffix '-ality', indicating a quality or state. It refers to the quality of being a possible event.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'potential event'. It's a more formal word for something that might happen, especially something you need to plan for.