improbable

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French improbable, from im- + probable.

Adjective

improbable (comparative more improbable, superlative most improbable)

  1. not likely to be true
    It's highly improbable that aliens abducted you.
  2. not likely to happen
    Due to the loss of power, it is improbable that we will begin on time.

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French

Etymology

From im- + probable.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃.pʁɔ.babl/

Adjective

improbable (plural improbables)

  1. unlikely, improbable (not likely)
    Synonym: peu probable

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Spanish

Adjective

improbable (plural improbables)

  1. improbable, unlikely
    Antonym: probable

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