improbable
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/ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/
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/ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ · /ɪmˈpɹɒbəbl̩/
Definition of improbable
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
adj
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Not likely to be true.
“It's highly improbable that aliens abducted you.”
“Improbabile, that cannot be prooued, improbable.”
“Nay, if he be of a proud humour, […] he will not Bate an Ace of abſolute certainty, but however doubtful or improbable the thing is, coming f[r]om him it muſt go for an indiſputable truth.”
“It is highly improbable that the drafter of the notice ever visualised the form that heavy vehicles of the future would take, but the comprehensive wording still covers modern types.”
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adj
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Not likely to be true.
“It's highly improbable that aliens abducted you.”
“Improbabile, that cannot be prooued, improbable.”
“Nay, if he be of a proud humour, […] he will not Bate an Ace of abſolute certainty, but however doubtful or improbable the thing is, coming f[r]om him it muſt go for an indiſputable truth.”
“It is highly improbable that the drafter of the notice ever visualised the form that heavy vehicles of the future would take, but the comprehensive wording still covers modern types.”
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Not likely to happen.
“Due to the loss of power, it is improbable that we will begin on time.”
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin improbābilis. By surface analysis, im- + probable.
Words you can make from improbable
200+ playable · top: PROBABLE (14 pts)
Best play probable 14 points8-letter words
2 words7-letter words
21 words- BRAMBLE 13 pts
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6-letter words
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5-letter words
87 words- BEBOP 11 pts
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4-letter words
46 words- BOMB 10 pts
- ABBE 8 pts
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