Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

remote-possibility

noun
/rɪˈmoʊt pəˈsɪbɪlɪti/
Definition
A situation or event that is highly unlikely to happen.
Examples
  • The chance of winning the lottery is a remote possibility.
  • While there is a remote possibility of rain tomorrow, it is unlikely to affect the outdoor event.
  • He considered the remote possibility of moving abroad for work.
Meaning
The term refers to events or outcomes that have a very small chance of occurring, suggesting a degree of improbability.
Synonyms
  • Unlikely chance
  • Remote chance
  • Improbability