probable — likely to happen or be true; expected
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: likely to happen or be true; expected
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
Example Sentences
- It's highly probable that my phone battery will die during the most important call of the day.
- The probable cause of the traffic jam was everyone trying to take a selfie with the rainbow.
- Given his excellent grades, he is the probable candidate for the scholarship.
probable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈprɑːbəbəl/]
likely to happen or be true; expected
Dark clouds make rain probable later today.
Rain is probable — dark clouds say trouble’s probable, so grab your coat and hustle, it’s probable.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'probabilis' meaning 'worthy of approval' or 'credible', derived from 'probare' (to test, approve, or assent to) with the suffix '-abilis' (capable of being).
Breakdown
pro- (forward, in favor of) + -bab- (from Latin 'probare': to approve/test) + -able (capable of being) = probable (capable of being approved/likely)
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📝Examples
“It's highly probable that my phone battery will die during the most important call of the day.”
“The probable cause of the traffic jam was everyone trying to take a selfie with the rainbow.”
“Given his excellent grades, he is the probable candidate for the scholarship.”
“The weather forecast shows probable sunshine for the weekend.”
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