eventuality
eventuality
Definition
even·tual·ity (ē ven′c̸ho̵̅o̅ al′ə tē, -s̸ho̵̅o̅-; -i-)
noun pl. -·ties
a possible event, outcome, or condition; contingency
eventuality
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- war: He appears to be preparing public opinion for a possible conflict and recently cautioned military leaders to be prepared for all eventualities of war.
Converse of object
- foresee: Control of the Situation The plan clearly states the critical decisions to be taken and by whom for any foreseen eventuality.
- cover: At least they are trying to cover all eventualities.
- meet: We were fully prepared to meet any eventuality in our defense.
- consider: He had considered every eventuality, from instant imprisonment to a freely given audience, hut he was totally unprepared for what now happened.
- prevent: There are certain situations in which one simply cannot prevent the eventuality of death.
- avoid: Many of these discussions have been entered into precisely to avoid that eventuality.
Adjective modifier
- unforeseen: Relevant insurance precautions for any unforeseen eventuality should already be taken.
- unlikely: Yet, in the language of the unconscious, the most unlikely eventualities are indeed probable.
- most: I have been trained to deal with most eventualities.
- such: The general practice whereby most British colliery lamp rooms held a stock of blank circular checks for such eventualities is well known.
- possible: The Guide contains step by step procedures on how to deal with all possible eventualities.
- certain: The audience will appreciate why we have to be on guard about certain eventualities.
Modifies a noun
- trial: However, in setting up an eventuality trial there is still insufficient evidence for a precise research program of specific replication.
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