improbable

[ im-prob-uh-buhl ]
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adjective
  1. not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight.

Origin of improbable

1
From the Latin word improbābilis, dating back to 1590–1600. See im-2, probable

Other words for improbable

Other words from improbable

  • im·prob·a·bly, adverb
  • im·prob·a·ble·ness, noun
  • su·per·im·prob·a·ble, adjective
  • su·per·im·prob·a·ble·ness, noun
  • su·per·im·prob·a·bly, adverb

Words that may be confused with improbable

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British Dictionary definitions for improbable

improbable

/ (ɪmˈprɒbəbəl) /


adjective
  1. not likely or probable; doubtful; unlikely

Derived forms of improbable

  • improbability or improbableness, noun
  • improbably, adverb

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