Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

eventuality

/ɪˌvɛntjuˈælɪti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.67 in modern English

Syllables: even-tu-al-i-ty
IPA: /ɪˌvɛntjuˈælɪti/

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

6

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A possible event; something that may happen.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An individual's propensity to take notice of events, changes, or facts.

Countable; Obsolete; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

Calque of French éventualité, eventual + -ity

Word Breakdown

Root: *gʷem-
Suffix: eventual

Usage

Inflected Forms

eventualities (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

eventualize eventualization realization reality

Synonyms

contingency possibility chance contingent eventuality potentiality contingence

Rhymes With

personality functionality plurality immortality originality individuality fatality speciality rationality criminality constitutionality impartiality

Questions

How do you pronounce eventuality?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɪˌvɛntjuˈælɪti/.
What does eventuality mean?: A possible event; something that may happen.
Where does eventuality come from?: Calque of French éventualité, eventual + -ity

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