Likelihood

Quick meaning: Likelihood is a noun meaning The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.

Meaning

The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.

More Meanings

1. (statistics, probability theory) The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
2. Likeness, resemblance.
3. (archaic) Appearance, show, sign, expression.

Example Sentences

In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled.

The likelihood is that the inflation rate will continue to rise.

There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, […]or between righteousness and reprobation.

While starting early can increase your likelihood of attaining millionaire status, the investments you choose play an equally important role.

Word Forms

• likelihoods
• likelyhood

Synonyms for likelihood

Depending on context, synonyms include likeliness, liability, odds.

Antonyms for likelihood

Common opposites include unlikelihood, unlikeliness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include likeliness, odds, probability, likely, eventuality, probable.

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