eventuality

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Pronunciation

/ɪˌvɛntjuˈælɪti/

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/ɪˌvɛntjuˈælɪti/ · /ɪˌvɛnt͡ʃuˈælɪti/

Definition of eventuality

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(countable, uncountable)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.”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)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.”
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)An individual's propensity to take notice of events, changes, or facts.

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Calque of French éventualité, eventual + -ity

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