Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

remote-chance

noun
/rɪˈmoʊt ʧæns/
Definition
A situation or possibility that is very unlikely to occur.
Examples
  • There’s only a remote chance of winning the lottery.
  • She knew there was a remote chance that he would change his mind.
  • Given the current circumstances, there’s a remote chance of success.
Meaning
The term ‘remote-chance’ refers to an event or outcome that has a small probability of happening, often used in contexts where the likelihood is minimal or improbable.
Synonyms
  • slim possibility
  • unlikely event
  • small likelihood