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- [im-prob-uh-bil-i-tee, im-prob-]
- /ɪmˌprɒb əˈbɪl ɪ ti, ˌɪm prɒb-/
- /ɪmˈprɒb.ə.bl̩/
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- [im-prob-uh-bil-i-tee, im-prob-]
- /ɪmˌprɒb əˈbɪl ɪ ti, ˌɪm prɒb-/
Definitions of improbability word
- noun plural improbability the quality or condition of being improbable; unlikelihood. 1
- noun plural improbability something improbable or unlikely. 1
- noun improbability The quality of being improbable; unlikelihood. 1
- noun improbability The quality or state of being improbable; unlikelihood. 0
- noun improbability That which is improbable; an improbable event or result. 0
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Origin of improbability
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; improbable + -ity
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Parts of speech for Improbability
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
improbability popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
improbability usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for improbability
noun improbability
- doubtfulness — of uncertain outcome or result.
- uncertainty — the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy: His uncertainty gave impetus to his inquiry.
- impossibility — condition or quality of being impossible.
- rarity — something rare, unusual, or uncommon: Snowstorms are a rarity in the South.
- implausibility — not plausible; not having the appearance of truth or credibility: an implausible alibi.
Antonyms for improbability
noun improbability
- probability — the quality or fact of being probable.
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