In a dependent manner; by chance
ETYM For it may be.
Perhaps; possibly; peradventure.
1. By chance; SYN. perchance, perhaps, maybe, peradventure.
2. In a manner or to a degree possible of conceiving.
3. To a degree possible of achievement or by possible means.
4. With a possibility of becoming actual; SYN. potentially.
möglicherweise, ggf.
Eventualität
Möglichkeit.
ETYM Latin contingens, -entis, p. pr. of contingere to touch on all sides, to happen; con- + tangere to touch: cf. French contingent. Related to Tangent, Tact.
1. Determined by conditions or circumstances not yet established; SYN. contingent on, dependent on, dependant on, depending on.
2. Possible but not certain to occur.
3. Uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances.
ETYM French, from Latin possibilis, from posse to be able, to have power; potis able, capable + esse to be. Related to Potent, Am, Host a landlord.
Capable of happening or existing.