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How to pronounce eventualities

nounC1
ehvehnchooAAlihdeez

/ɛ.ˌvɛn.ʧu.ˈæ.lɪ.ɾiz/

6 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.

Related entry: eventuality

A possible future event or situation, especially one that you need to prepare for.

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Meanings & examples

nounformalless common

A possible future event or situation, especially one that you need to prepare for.

We need a plan for every eventuality.

Good to know

It is often used with any, every, or all.

Common phrases & grammar

prepare for any eventuality · plan for every eventuality

Related words & forms

The plural changes y to ies: eventuality → eventualities.