ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Improbability

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪmˌpɹɒb.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Improbability is a noun meaning The quality or state of being improbable; unlikelihood.

Meaning

The quality or state of being improbable; unlikelihood.

More Meanings

  1. That which is improbable; an improbable event or result.

Example Sentences

"I really," returned the other with a sneer, "cannot agree about probabilities or improbabilities, but I know what the generality will think when they see a gentleman constantly with five very pretty girls, and I also know what they will say."

Word Forms

Synonyms for improbability

Depending on context, synonyms include improbableness.

Antonyms for improbability

Common opposites include probability.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include improbableness, unlikelihood, unlikeliness, implausibleness, impossibleness, dislikelihood.

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