eventuality
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for eventuality, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A possible future event or outcome, especially one to be prepared for.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use eventuality
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A calque of French éventualité, from eventual + -ity.
Full origin of eventuality →Frequently asked questions
What does “eventuality” mean?
The word “eventuality” means a possible future event or outcome, especially one to be prepared for. In plain terms, something that might happen, that you should be ready for.
How do you pronounce “eventuality”?
“Eventuality” is pronounced ih-vehnt-yoo-A-lih-tee (/ɪˌvɛntjuˈælɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “eventuality” in a sentence?
Here is “eventuality” used in a sentence: “The plan covers every eventuality, including bad weather.”
What part of speech is “eventuality”?
“Eventuality” is a noun.
Where does the word “eventuality” come from?
The word “eventuality” comes from French. A calque of French éventualité, from eventual + -ity.