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probable
[ prob-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- likely to occur or prove true:
He foresaw a probable business loss. He is the probable writer of the article.
- having more evidence for than against, or evidence that inclines the mind to belief but leaves some room for doubt.
- affording ground for belief.
probable
/ ˈɒəə /
adjective
- likely to be or to happen but not necessarily so
- most likely
the probable cause of the accident
noun
- a person who is probably to be chosen for a team, event, etc
Other Word Forms
- ԴDz·Dza· adjective
- ԴDz·Dza· adverb
- ܲȴ-Dza· adjective
- ܲȴ-Dza· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of probable1
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Example Sentences
Boasberg said last week that he found probable cause for putting administration officials in criminal contempt for not turning the planes around.
In his ruling, Boasberg found "probable cause" to begin proceedings on criminal contempt charges.
An investigation is under way and a probable cause of the crash will be determined in the NTSB's final report in 12 to 24 months' time.
I find myself in agreement with Brian Beutler, who observed that none of these facts and figures are the probable genesis of Trump's obsession with this era.
The United States Geological Survey has issued a "red alert", warning that "high casualties and extensive damage are probable".
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