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eventuality

/ɪˌvɛntʃuˈæləti/
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Adverb:eventually
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Plural:eventualities
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Adjective:eventual
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eventuality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A possible event, occurrence, or outcome, especially an unwelcome one that should be prepared for in advance.

Example

"The emergency response team trained rigorously so they would be prepared for every conceivable eventuality."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'eventually' means ultimately or in the end, an 'eventuality' refers to a possible future event or contingency (especially an unfavorable one that requires advance preparation), not a guaranteed final outcome.

• Rhymes for eventuality

• Nearby Words

eventing
eventless
eventual
eventuality
eventually
ever
everest

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from 'eventual' and the suffix '-ity', influenced by French 'éventualité', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'eventus' (an occurrence or outcome).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eventuality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eventuality
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