Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Likely to happen or be true, but not certain
Probable
/ˈprɒbəbəl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
They calculated the probable reaction.I thought it dashed possible, if not probable.Dr. Kuishiki diagnosed a probable case of peridontitis.
Etymology:
The word probable comes from the Latin probabilis, meaning likely, from probare meaning to try, test, prove.
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