futurity

noun fu·tu·ri·ty \fyü-ˈtu̇r-ə-tē, -ˈtyu̇r-, -ˈchu̇r-\

: the quality of being or happening in the future

plural fu·tu·ri·ties

Full Definition of FUTURITY

: time to come : future

: the quality or state of being future

plural : future events or prospects

a : a horse race usually for two-year-olds in which the competitors are nominated at birth or before

b : a race or competition for which entries are made well in advance of the event

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