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in all probability

in all prob·a·bil·i·ty
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in awl prob-uh-bil-i-tee]
    • /ɪn ɔl ˌprɒb əˈbɪl ɪ ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in awl prob-uh-bil-i-tee]
    • /ɪn ɔl ˌprɒb əˈbɪl ɪ ti/

Definitions of in all probability words

  • noun plural in all probability the quality or fact of being probable. 1
  • noun plural in all probability a strong likelihood or chance of something: The probability of the book's success makes us optimistic. 1
  • noun plural in all probability a probable event, circumstance, etc.: Our going to China is a probability. 1
  • noun plural in all probability Statistics. the relative possibility that an event will occur, as expressed by the ratio of the number of actual occurrences to the total number of possible occurrences. the relative frequency with which an event occurs or is likely to occur. 1
  • idioms in all probability in all probability, very probably; quite likely: The factory will in all probability be relocated. 1
  • adverb in all probability very probably 1
See all 9 definitions of in all probability

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Origin of in all probability

First appearance:

before 1545
One of the 30% oldest English words
From the Latin word probābilitās, dating back to 1545-55. See probable, -ity

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Parts of speech for In all probability

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in all probability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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adv in all probability

  • presumably — by assuming reasonably; probably: Since he is a consistent winner, he is presumably a superior player.
  • doubtless — without doubt; certainly; surely; unquestionably.
  • doubtlessly — without doubt; certainly; surely; unquestionably.
  • prima facie — at first appearance; at first view, before investigation.
  • seemingly — apparent; appearing, whether truly or falsely, to be as specified: a seeming advantage.
All 32 Synonyms of in all probability

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adv in all probability

  • improbably — not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight.
  • unlikely — not likely to be or occur; improbable; marked by doubt.
  • doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
  • uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
  • questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
All 5 Antonyms of in all probability

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