probable
probable Lexical Profile
probable Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Likely to happen, exist, or be true, having more evidence for than against.
"Given the dark clouds gathering on the horizon, rain seems probable this afternoon."
• noun
A person or thing that is likely to be chosen, to succeed, or to participate in an event or competition.
"The coach divided the squad into probables and possibles for the upcoming championship match."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Probable' indicates that something is more likely to happen than not (over a 50% chance), whereas 'possible' merely means it is capable of happening regardless of how small the likelihood.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French 'probable' and directly from Latin 'probabilis' ('worthy of approval, credible, likely'), derived from 'probare' ('to test, prove, approve'), from 'probus' ('good, honest, upright').