Futurity
noun
The state or quality of being in the future.
The science fiction book described a dystopian futurity.
Often appears as...
- dystopian futurity
- uncertain futurity
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Academic
noun
An event or circumstance occurring in the future.
The business magnate discussed the futurities of the technology sector.
Often appears as...
- economic futurity
- technological futurity
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Formal
Business
noun
A future event, possibility, or prospect.
The futurity of global climate change is a pressing concern.
Often appears as...
- climate futurity
- hypothetical futurity
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Academic
noun
The state or quality of being in the future.
The science fiction book described a dystopian futurity.
Often appears as...
- dystopian futurity
- uncertain futurity
Usage tips
Academic
noun
An event or circumstance occurring in the future.
The business magnate discussed the futurities of the technology sector.
Often appears as...
- economic futurity
- technological futurity
Usage tips
Formal
Business
noun
A future event, possibility, or prospect.
The futurity of global climate change is a pressing concern.
Often appears as...
- climate futurity
- hypothetical futurity
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Concept
Refers to the concept of future rather than specific events.
Philosophers debate the nature of futurity.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Time Travel
Does not imply traveling to the future, but the notion of it.
Time machines are fiction, but futurity fascinates us.
Pro Tip 3/3Broad Usage
Can be used in various academic discussions involving the future.
The seminar will cover the futurity of human evolution.
Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Concept
Refers to the concept of future rather than specific events.
Philosophers debate the nature of futurity.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Time Travel
Does not imply traveling to the future, but the notion of it.
Time machines are fiction, but futurity fascinates us.
Pro Tip 3/3Broad Usage
Can be used in various academic discussions involving the future.
The seminar will cover the futurity of human evolution.
Pro Tip 1/3Abstract Concept
Refers to the concept of future rather than specific events.
Philosophers debate the nature of futurity.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Time Travel
Does not imply traveling to the future, but the notion of it.
Time machines are fiction, but futurity fascinates us.
Pro Tip 3/3Broad Usage
Can be used in various academic discussions involving the future.
The seminar will cover the futurity of human evolution.
Compare with
anticipationdestinyeventualityfuturepossibilitypotentialityprospecttomorrow
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Quote examples
Rachel Kushner
American Writer
Happiness is a mysterious concept. It seems to work best as futurity: at that point I will be happy, et cetera. I feel like I experience small pieces of joy day to day.
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William Samuel Johnson
American Politician
It seems to be the fate of man to seek all his consolations in futurity.
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Rachel Kushner
American Writer
Happiness is a mysterious concept. It seems to work best as futurity: at that point I will be happy, et cetera. I feel like I experience small pieces of joy day to day.
Quote examples
William Samuel Johnson
American Politician
It seems to be the fate of man to seek all his consolations in futurity.
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