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probability Synonyms

Another word for probability

Choosing another word for probability depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being likely to happen, exist, or be true; likelihood.

Usage Example

"There is a high likelihood that the flight will be delayed due to the heavy fog."

Strongest
likelihood
likeliness
Strong
chance
prospect
odds
expectation
plausibility

• noun (Context 2)

A branch of mathematics that measures the quantitative likelihood that a given event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, or the specific numerical value itself.

Usage Example

"In our statistics course, we calculated the exact chance of drawing two aces in a row from a standard deck of cards."

Strong
chance
odds

• noun (Context 3)

Something that is likely to happen or be true; a probable event, outcome, or circumstance.

Usage Example

"Before placing the order, the project manager weighed all the probabilities of a supply chain disruption."

Strong
prospect
likelihood
possibility
Weak
contingency

Opposites of probability

The opposite of probability shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

improbability
unlikelihood
long shot
impossibility
certainty
See all opposites of probability

• Nearby Words

proactive
proactively
proactivity
probability
probable
probably
probate

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Probability. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/probability
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