probable

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɒbəbl̩/

The English word “probable” has 6 meanings listed here.

adjective

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

noun

Something that is likely.
A person who is likely to appear or do a certain thing.

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.

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