Probable

/ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Likely to happen or be true; highly likely.

It is probable that the meeting will be rescheduled due to the weather conditions.

Having a high chance of being the case.

The probable cause of the accident was driver error.

Supported by evidence to a reasonable degree.

The detective found probable evidence linking the suspect to the crime.

Referring to something that appears likely but is not certain.

She had a probable explanation for his sudden disappearance.

From Latin 'probabilis', which means 'provable' or 'likely'.

it's probable

It's likely to happen.

a probable cause

An assumed or likely cause of something.

probable outcome

The expected result based on current evidence.

probability

The extent to which something is probable.

probabilistic

Involving or based on probability.

Prob

The game's outcome is a prob.

Probable cause

If you're not sure, just consider it a probable cause.