probable

Meanings

• Adjective

  Likely to occur or be the case; having a high probability.

  - "The weather is probable to be sunny tomorrow."
  - "The suspect is probable guilty."
  - "The test results are probable positive."

• Adjective

  Given to belief; accepted as true.

  - "His theory is probable correct."
  - "The rumor is probable false."
  - "The evidence is probable sufficient."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

improbable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with probable
robe , dobe , mobe , glove , dove , globe

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Variants

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probable , probables , probable cause , probable causes

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Etymology

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From Latin probabilis, meaning 'capable of being proved' or 'approved'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'probable' comes from the Latin word 'probabilis', which means 'capable of being proved' or 'approved'.

2. In probability theory, an event is considered 'probable' if its probability is greater than 0.5 (or 50%).

3. The term 'probable cause' is used in law to refer to the set of facts that would provide a reasonable ground for belief that a crime has been committed.

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Related Concepts

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1. Probability: The likelihood of an event occurring. Probability theory is a branch of mathematics that deals with probability.

2. Likelihood: The chance or probability that something will happen.

3. Plausibility: The degree to which something is believable or acceptable.

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Culture

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In literature, 'probable' is often used in the context of probability theory or in discussions about the likelihood of events. In philosophy, 'probable' is used to describe the degree of belief that can be rationally held about a proposition.

How to Memorize "probable"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale, with 'impossible' on one end and 'certain' on the other. 'Probable' would be somewhere in the middle, representing a moderate degree of likelihood.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'probable' with the idea of a coin toss. Heads or tails are both equally probable, each having a 50% chance of occurring.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym P-R-O-B-A-B-L-E: Probability, Reason, Observation, Belief, Assumption, Basis, Logic, Evidence.

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