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- [im-prob-uh-buh l]
- /ɪmˈprɒb ə bəl/
- /ɪmˈprɒb.ə.bl̩/
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- [im-prob-uh-buh l]
- /ɪmˈprɒb ə bəl/
Definitions of improbably word
- adjective improbably not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight. 1
- noun improbably In an improbable manner; without probability. 1
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Origin of improbably
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 Improbably
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improbably 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.
According to our data about 72% 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for improbably
adv improbably
- remarkably — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- unextraordinary — beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established: extraordinary costs.
- implausibility — not plausible; not having the appearance of truth or credibility: an implausible alibi.
- astonishingly — causing astonishment or surprise; amazing: an astonishing victory; an astonishing remark.
adverb improbably
- strangely — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- implausibly — In an implausible or dubious manner.
- unconvincingly — persuading or assuring by argument or evidence: They gave a convincing demonstration of the car's safety features.
- unbelievably — too dubious or improbable to be believed: an unbelievable excuse.
- weirdly — involving or suggesting the supernatural; unearthly or uncanny: a weird sound; weird lights.
Antonyms for improbably
adv improbably
- ordinarily — most of the time; generally; usually: Ordinarily he wakes at seven.
- plausibly — having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable: a plausible excuse; a plausible plot.
adverb improbably
- usually — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
adjective improbably
noun improbably
- probably — in all likelihood; very likely: He will probably attend.
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