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unlikelihood


Meanings
  • adjective

    The state or quality of being unlikely, improbable, or unexpected.

    - "Despite the evidence, the jury found it an unlikely outcome that the defendant was innocent."
    - "The likelihood of rain was low, making it an unlikely day for a picnic."

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unlikelihood , unlikelihoods
Etymology
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From old English 'unlíc', meaning 'unlike, dissimilar'. The prefix 'un-' means 'not' and 'líc' means 'like'.


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  1. The term 'unlikelihood' is often used in statistics and probability theory.

  2. In mathematics, the term 'unlikelihood principle' refers to the idea that the simplest explanation is the most likely one.


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  1. probability: Unlikelihood is the opposite of probability, which refers to the likelihood or chance that something will happen.


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Unlikelihood is a concept that has been explored in various forms of literature, particularly in mysteries and detective stories. It is often used to create suspense and intrigue.

How to Memorize "unlikelihood"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a situation where something unlikely is happening, such as a white swan in a pond filled with black swans.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'unlikelihood' with the word 'improbability' or 'rarity'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'UNI' to remember the meaning of unlikely: Unusual, Not normal, Impossible.


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