prob|a|ble

prob|a|ble
prob|a|ble «PROB uh buhl», adjective.
1. likely to happen: »

Cooler weather is probable after this shower.

2. likely to be true: »

Something he ate is the probable cause of his pain.

3. affording ground for belief: »

probable evidence.

[< Latin probābilis < probāre to try, test; see etym. under prove (Cf.prove)]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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