probable
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adj \ˈprä-bə-bəl, ˈprä(b)-bəl\Definition of PROBABLE
1
: supported by evidence strong enough to establish presumption but not proof <a probable hypothesis>
2
: establishing a probability <probable evidence>
3
: likely to be or become true or real <probable outcome>
Examples of PROBABLE
- It is probable that life exists outside of our planet.
- <the counselor could find no probable reason for the girl's bizarre actions>
Origin of PROBABLE
Middle English, from Latin probabilis commendable, probable, from probare to test, approve, prove — more at prove
First Known Use: 1606
Related to PROBABLE
Related Words: cogent, compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, forceful, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling; acceptable, cogitable, conceivable, imaginable, possible, practical, reasonable; dependable, reliable, trustworthy; sophistic (or sophistical), specious
Near Antonyms: absurd, doubtful, dubious, fantastic (also fantastical), flimsy, outlandish, preposterous, questionable, ridiculous; impossible, inconceivable, unimaginable, unthinkable; skeptical, suspect, suspicious, uncertain, unsure; hopeless, unworkable, useless
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