Definition of probable Probable

/pɹɑˈbʌbʌl/ - [prabubul] - prob•a•ble

We found 12 definitions of probable from 6 different sources.

What does probable mean?

Noun Plural: probables
probable - an applicant likely to be chosen
Adjective
probable - likely but not certain to be or become true or real; "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss"
		likely
		improbable, unlikely too improbable to admit of belief; "a tall story"
		equiprobable equally probable
		presumptive affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance; "presumptive evidence"; "a strong presumptive case is made out"
probable - apparently destined; "the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme"
		likely within the realm of credibility; "not a very likely excuse"

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probable (a.)
Capable of being proved.
probable (a.)
Having more evidence for than against; supported by evidence which inclines the mind to believe, but leaves some room for doubt; likely.
probable (a.)
Rendering probable; supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating; as, probable evidence; probable presumption.

probable
prob′a-bl, adj. that can be proved: having more evidence for than against: giving ground for belief: likely: (Shak.) plausible.—n. probable opinion.—ns. Probabil′iorist; Prob′abilism (R.C. theol.), the doctrine in casuistry that of two probable opinions, both reasonable, one may follow his own inclination, as a doubtful law cannot impose a certain obligation—opp. to Probabil′iorism, according to which it is lawful to follow one's inclination only when there is a more probable opinion in its favour; Prob′abilist; Probabil′ity, quality of being probable: appearance of truth: that which is probable: chance or likelihood of something happening:—pl. Probabil′ities.—adv. Prob′ably.—adj. Prō′bal (Shak.), probable.—Probable cause, a reasonable ground that an accusation is true; Probable error, a quantity assumed as the value of an error, such that the chances of the real error being greater are equal to those of it being less than this quantity; Probable evidence, evidence not conclusive, but admitting of some degree of force. [Fr.,—L. probabilis—probāre, -ātum, to prove.]