peradventure
5 synonyms for peradventure, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — (old-fashioned) Perhaps or possibly.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English peraventure, peradventure, from Old French par aventure; the spelling was later modified as though it came from Latin. Equivalent to per- + adventure.
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