ˌpɔsəˈbɪlɪtɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1
the state or
fact of
being possible, or an
occurrence of
this (outside the
range of possibility; saw no possibility of
going away). 2 a
thing that may exist or
happen (there are
three possibilities). 3 (usu. in pl.) the
capability of being used, improved,
etc.; the
potential of an
object or
situation (esp.
have possibilities). [ME f. OF possibilit÷ or LL possibilitas -tatis (as POSSIBLE)]