probable

Definition

Likely or most likely to be true.

Etymology

From Middle English probable, from Old French probable, from Latin probābilis (“that may be proved, credible”), from probāre (“to test, examine”); see probe, probity, prove. Compare recent doublet provable.

Example Sentences

• "It's probable that it will rain tomorrow."
• "The probable source of the failure was the mass of feathers in the intake manifold."
• "With all the support we have, success is looking probable."

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