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probable

pro·bable

UK/ˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ US/ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ fairly common
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

  • “a likely result”
  • “he foresaw a probable loss”
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2.

apparently destined

  • “the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme”
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noun

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Origin

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.

Phrases

  • probable cause
  • probable error

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