Meaning
eventuality, contingency
- A possible event, occurrence, or contingency, especially an unforeseen one.
In a sentence
Porta un ombrello con te, per ogni evenienza.
Take an umbrella with you, just in case.
Dobbiamo prepararci a qualsiasi evenienza prima di prendere una decisione definitiva.
We must prepare for any eventuality before making a final decision.
In tale evenienza, seppur remota, attiveremo subito il piano di emergenza.
In such an eventuality, however remote, we will immediately activate the emergency plan.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| evenienza | feminine · singular |
| evenienze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most commonly used in the fixed phrases 'per ogni evenienza' or 'in tale evenienza'.
- Formal register; in daily conversation, 'caso' or 'ipotesi' is more frequent.