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Webster 1913 Edition

Improbable

Im-prob′a-ble

,
Adj.
[L.
improbabilis
; pref.
im-
not +
probabilis
probable: cf. F.
improbable
. See
Probable
.]
Not probable; unlikely to be true; not to be expected under the circumstances or in the usual course of events;
as, an
improbable
story or event
.
–
Im-prob′a-ble-ness
,
Noun.
–
Im-prob′a-bly
,
adv.

Webster 1828 Edition

Improbable

IMPROB'ABLE

,
Adj.
[L. improbabilis; in and probabilis, from probo, to prove.] Not likely to be true; not to be expected under the circumstances of the case. It is always improbable that men will knowingly oppose their own interest; yet the fact is possible. It is improbable that snow will fall in July, but not incredible.

Definition 2024

improbable

improbable

English

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 m, f ‎(plural improbables)

  1. unlikely, improbable (not likely)

Synonyms

  • peu probable

Spanish

Adjective

improbable m, f ‎(plural improbables)

  1. improbable, unlikely

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Etymology

From Middle French improbable, from im- +‎ probable

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