eventuality
noun, plural e·ven·tu·al·i·ties.
Origin of eventuality
Related Words for eventuality
contingency, probability, goings-on, aftereffect, case, happening, likelihood, sequel, effect, possibility, chance, result, upshot, consequence, aftermath, outcome, issue, eventExamples from the Web for eventuality
Contemporary Examples of eventuality
He added: “The assets and capabilities we wanted were there to ensure we could deal with any threat, any eventuality.”
Do you watch it right away or do you set it aside for some eventuality like a terrible flu or a terrible snow storm?
The scenes were filmed dozens of times, he said, allowing for every eventuality.
I also think that “Obama is going to sell us out” columns somehow help make that eventuality come true.
Such an eventuality would, after all, fulfill their Carter talking point and enable them to go to town on it.
Historical Examples of eventuality
The eventuality he had not foreseen had appalled him as a humane man and a fond husband.
The Secret AgentJoseph Conrad
We must face the situation like thinking men, prepared for any eventuality.
The House Under the SeaSir Max Pemberton
Rather than wait for this eventuality the Cabinet tendered its resignation.
England and GermanyEmile Joseph Dillon
For some weeks the court prepared for even such an eventuality.
There was scarcely an eventuality his mind had not pictured.
Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2)Charles James Lever