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Probable Common

Origin: Latin suffix -able

Probable has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

an applicant likely to be chosen

"After reviewing all resumes, Sarah was marked as a probable candidate for the new marketing position."

2

Something that is likely.

"Given the heavy rain, it is probable that the match will be postponed."

Adjective
1

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

"a likely result"

"he foresaw a probable loss"

2

apparently destined

"the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme"

3

Likely or most likely to be true.

"Given the heavy rain, a traffic jam is probable on your commute home."

In plain English: Probable means something is likely to happen based on what you know so far.

"It is probable that he will arrive late because traffic is heavy today."

Example Sentences
"It is probable that he will arrive late because traffic is heavy today." adj
"It is probable that it will rain later today based on the dark clouds." adj
"The doctor said there was a probable cause for her sudden illness." adj
"Winning the lottery is not probable, though many people still buy tickets." adj
Related Terms
Antonyms
unlikely
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
applicant

Origin

The word "probable" comes from the Latin probabilis, meaning "credible," which was formed from a verb that originally meant to test or examine. It entered English through Middle French and Old French before becoming part of our modern vocabulary.

Rhyming Words
ble able roble ruble doble fable bible buble amble gable sable noble coble moble cable table bable kable mable viable
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