eventuality
noun/ɪˌvɛntʃuˈælɪti/
Frequency rank: #17,568 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a possible event or outcome, especially one that is unpleasant or unexpected.
Example sentence
We should prepare for every eventuality that might arise during the expedition.
Synonyms & related words
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