Meaning & use
Eventuality
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A possible event or outcome, especially one that might occur as a result of current circumstances.
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The team prepared contingency plans for every possible eventuality.
In the eventuality of a power outage, the hospital relies on backup generators.
A note on using this word
Often used in formal or business writing when planning for uncertain future scenarios.
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outcomepossibility
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