possibility

noun (plural possibilities)

• a thing that may happen or be the case:the theoretical possibility of a chain reaction [with clause]:there was always the possibility that he might be turned down
• the state or fact of being likely or possible; likelihood:there was no possibility of recompense for him
• a thing that may be chosen or done out of several possible alternatives:one possibility is to allow all firms to participate there are three possibilities for obtaining extra money
• (possibilities) unspecified qualities of a promising nature; potential:the house was old but it had possibilities