Eventualität
Eventualität is a German noun meaning contingency or eventuality: a possible, but not guaranteed, state of affairs that may arise in the future. It denotes a potential outcome or development that could occur under certain conditions, without asserting that it will happen. The term is used in everyday language as well as in more formal discussions to distinguish what is possible from what is actual.
Etymology and scope: Eventualität derives from the adjective eventuell, meaning possible or perhaps, with the suffix
Usage and applications: In risk assessment, planning, and project management, eventualitäten refer to potential complications or
Examples: A company might assess the eventuelle Auswirkungen eines Lieferengpasses or the eventualities of a system
See also: Kontingenz (contingency), Notwendigkeit (necessity), Wahrscheinlichkeit (probability).