Probable

Pronunciation

Origin

From Old French probable, from Latin probābilis ("that may be proved, credible"), from probare ("to test, examine"); see probe, prove.

Full definition of probable

Adjective

1. Likely or most likely to be true.It's probable that it will rain tomorrow.The probable source of the failure was the mass of feathers in the intake manifold.
2. Likely to happen.With all the support we have, success is looking probable.
3. Supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating.probable evidence; probable presumption
4. (obsolete) Capable of being proved.

Related terms

• improbable
• probability
• probable cause
• probably