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- [im-prob-uh-buh l]
- /ɪmˈprɒb ə bəl/
- /ɪmˈprɒb.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-prob-uh-buh l]
- /ɪmˈprɒb ə bəl/
Definitions of improbable word
- adjective improbable not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight. 1
- noun improbable Not likely to be true or to happen. 1
- adjective improbable not likely 1
- adjective improbable not plausible 1
- adjective improbable Something that is improbable is unlikely to be true or to happen. 0
- adjective improbable If you describe something as improbable, you mean it is strange, unusual, or ridiculous. 0
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Origin of improbable
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
From the Latin word improbābilis, dating back to 1590-1600. See im-2, probable
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Parts of speech for Improbable
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improbable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for improbable
adj improbable
- implausible — not plausible; not having the appearance of truth or credibility: an implausible alibi.
- rare — Réseaux Associés pour la Recherche Européenne
- unbelievable — too dubious or improbable to be believed: an unbelievable excuse.
- fanciful — characterized by or showing fancy; capricious or whimsical in appearance: a fanciful design of butterflies and flowers.
- unlikely — not likely to be or occur; improbable; marked by doubt.
adjective improbable
- impracticable — not practicable; incapable of being put into practice with the available means: an impracticable plan.
- incredible — so extraordinary as to seem impossible: incredible speed.
Antonyms for improbable
adj improbable
- believable — Something that is believable makes you think that it could be true or real.
- likely — probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen.
- plausible — having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable: a plausible excuse; a plausible plot.
- real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- ostensible — outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended: an ostensible cheerfulness concealing sadness.
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