Definition of PROBABLE

probable

Plural: probables

Noun

  • an applicant likely to be chosen
  • Something that is likely.
  • A person who is likely to appear or do a certain thing.

Adjective

  • Likely to occur, be true, or happen.
  • likely but not certain to be or become true or real
    • "he foresaw a probable loss"

Adjective Satellite

  • apparently destined
    • "the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme"

Adj

  • Likely or most likely to be true.
  • Likely to happen.
  • Supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating.
  • Capable of being proved.

Examples

  • It was highly probable that the opponent had a ’Q’ given their previous moves.
  • 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.

Origin / 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.

Synonyms

likely

Antonyms

improbable

Scrabble Score: 14

probable: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
probable: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
probable: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

probable: valid Words With Friends Word