가능성
The state or fact of being possible; the likelihood that something will happen or be the case.
Examples
3 of 5비가 올 가능성이 있어요.
There is a possibility of rain.
우리는 모든 가능성을 열어두고 있습니다.
We are keeping all possibilities open.
그게 말이 돼? 가능성 제로야.
Does that make sense? Zero possibility.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ga-neung (possible) + Seong (property/nature) = the property of being possible.
Quick Quiz
이번 실험이 성공할 ___은 낮다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 가능성
Examples
비가 올 가능성이 있어요.
everydayThere is a possibility of rain.
우리는 모든 가능성을 열어두고 있습니다.
formalWe are keeping all possibilities open.
그게 말이 돼? 가능성 제로야.
informalDoes that make sense? Zero possibility.
이 가설은 이론적 가능성을 탐구한다.
academicThis hypothesis explores theoretical possibilities.
신제품의 시장 진출 가능성을 조사하세요.
businessInvestigate the possibility of the new product entering the market.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
가능성이 충분하다
to have sufficient possibility
희박한 가능성
slim possibility
가능성을 열다
to open up a possibility
Often Confused With
'가능성' is the probability of an event, while '기회' is a favorable time or situation for something.
Usage Notes
Used in IELTS to discuss future trends or the validity of research findings.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse '가능' (possible) with '가능성' (possibility). Use the noun form with adjectives like '높다/낮다'.
Memory Tip
Ga-neung (possible) + Seong (property/nature) = the property of being possible.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 可能 (possible) + 性 (nature).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
이번 실험이 성공할 ___은 낮다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 가능성
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