Probable
Example: It is probable that we will learn something new today.
Definition
"Probable" describes something that is likely to happen or be true based on available evidence or reasoning. In philosophy, it often relates to the likelihood or plausibility of a proposition or event, such as in the phrase, "It is probable that we will learn something new today."
Etymology
The word "probable" comes from the Latin word 'probabilis,' which means 'provable' or 'likely.' It is derived from 'probare,' meaning 'to test' or 'to prove.' Did you know? The original sense was closer to 'worthy of approval' before evolving to mean 'likely to be true.'
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"Probable" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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