n. A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being.
n. An option or choice, usually used in context with future events.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The quality or state of being possible; the power of happening, being, or existing.
n. That which is possible; a contingency; a thing or event that may not happen; a contingent interest, as in real or personal estate.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The mode of that which is possible; the fact of being possible.
n. A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being.
n. Specifically, in law, a chance or expectation; an uncertain thing which may or may not happen.
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n. capability of existing or happening or being true
n. a future prospect or potential
n. a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
n. a possible alternative
Word Usage
"The criticism that Dr. Schuller's messages have been nothing more than a watered down versions of optimistic pop psychology, given that his major theme is what he calls "possibility thinking," is unfair."