improbable

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking probability; unlikely to happen.

• Adjective

  Contrary to what is reasonable or expected.

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Antonyms

probable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with improbable
unprobable , unapprobable , probableable

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Variants

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improbabilities , improbability , improbable , improbably

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Forms

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The comparative form of improbable is more improbable, and the superlative form is most improbable.

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'improbabilis', meaning 'not probable'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'improbable' is often used in mathematics and statistics to describe events that have a low probability of occurring.

2. The word 'improbable' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Unlikely: A term synonymous with improbable, meaning not likely to happen.

2. Probability: The mathematical study of the likelihood of events occurring.

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Culture

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The term 'improbable' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe situations or events that are unlikely or unexpected. For example, in the novel 'Alice in Wonderland', the Mad Hatter's Tea Party is an improbable situation where the characters behave in irrational and nonsensical ways.

How to Memorize "improbable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation or event that is unlikely or unexpected. For example, imagine a giant elephant flying in the sky.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'improbable' with the word 'unexpected'. Remember, if something is improbable, it is unlikely to be expected.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Imagine A Giant Elephant Flying' to remember the definition of improbable. I for Impossible, A for Against, G for Goes, E for Every, F for Flight, and L for Likewise.

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