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The adjective improbable also means statistically unlikely to happen. You might be afraid to fly, but the odds of a plane crash are so low that such an event is improbable. Improbable also means something that is so outrageous that you’d never admit you believed in it.
What type of word is improbable?
Not likely to be true. «It’s highly improbable that aliens abducted you.»
Does improbable mean doubtful?
questionable, doubtful, implausible.
Is it probable or improbable?
As adjectives the difference between improbable and probable
is that improbable is not likely to be true while probable is likely or most likely to be true.
Is improbable a adjective?
IMPROBABLE (adjective) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.
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What is the word improbable?
: unlikely to be true or to occur also : unlikely but real or true.
What does unconvincing mean in English?
: not convincing : implausible an unconvincing argument.
What is the difference between impossible and improbable?
As adjectives the difference between impossible and improbable. is that impossible is not possible, not able to be done while improbable is not likely to be true.
What is a probable impossibility?
Things that the audience doesn’t believe, even if true, will not be believed in the story. We prefer to use ideas that the audience will believe. Examples: «Probable impossibilities» = Radiation will bring the dead to life as zombies.
What is the root word of Improbable?
improbable (adj.)
1590s, from assimilated form of in- (1) «not, opposite of» + probable, or else from Latin improbabilis.
What is a doubtful person called?
skeptic. / (ˈskɛptɪk) /
What is the opposite doubtful?
doubtfuladjective. Antonyms: certain, implicit, sure, unquestionable, unwavering. Synonyms: unsettled, undetermined, dubious, wavering, precarious, undecided, irresolute, questionable, involved, ambiguous, enigmatical, problematical, equivocal, vague, indefinite.
What is the other name for doubtful?
Some common synonyms of doubt are dubiety, mistrust, skepticism, suspicion, and uncertainty. While all these words mean «lack of sureness about someone or something,» doubt suggests both uncertainty and inability to make a decision.
Can people be tumultuous?
You might hear the adjective tumultuous in news stories about riots because it’s one of the best words to describe a group of people in turmoil or disorder, but it can mean anything in a state of unrest.
What is the improbable condition?
Since improbable means something is unlikely but not impossible, your optimism allows you to keep hoping. The adjective improbable also means statistically unlikely to happen. You might be afraid to fly, but the odds of a plane crash are so low that such an event is improbable.
What is the noun of Improbable?
improbability. The quality or state of being improbable; unlikelihood. That which is improbable; an improbable event or result.
What does Aristotle say about the inclusion of improbable or impossible events in a tragedy?
“If he describes the impossible, he is guilty of an error; but the error may be justified, if the end of the art be thereby attained”.
Who said Probable impossibilities are to be preferred to impossible possibilities?
In a famous passage, Aristotle admires Homer’s capacity to lie and offers a sophisticated theory of fiction, arguing that poets should strive for «probable impossibilities» rather than «improbable possibilities» (63).
What is the difference between probable and possible?
Possible means «able to be done; able to happen or exist.» Probable means «likely to happen or be true but not certain.»
What percentage is improbable?
«Unlikely» means less than 33 percent. «Very unlikely» means less than 10 percent. «Extremely unlikely» means less than 5 percent. «Exceptionally unlikely» means less than 1 percent.
What is considered statistically impossible?
A statistical impossibility is a probability that is so low as to not be worthy of mentioning. Sometimes it is quoted as 10−50 although the cutoff is inherently arbitrary. Although not truly impossible the probability is low enough so as to not bear mention in a rational, reasonable argument.
What does ineffectually mean?
1 : not producing the proper or intended effect : futile. 2 : ineffective sense 2. Other Words from ineffectual Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More About ineffectual.
What do you mean by ponderous?
1 : of very great weight. 2 : unwieldy or clumsy because of weight and size. 3 : oppressively or unpleasantly dull : lifeless ponderous prose.
What’s unsatisfactory mean?
adjective. not satisfactory; not satisfying or meeting one’s demands; inadequate.
What is a good sentence for improbable?
(1) It all sounded highly improbable. (2) These new facts make the theory improbable. (3) It seems improbable that the current situation will continue. (4) It is very / most improbable that the level of unemployment will fall.
: unlikely to be true or to occur
also
: unlikely but real or true
Synonyms
Example Sentences
The team made an improbable comeback.
it seems improbable that the two writers never met since they traveled in the same social circles
Recent Examples on the Web
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Word History
Etymology
Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin improbabilis, from in- + probabilis probable
First Known Use
1598, in the meaning defined above
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“Improbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improbable. Accessed 14 Apr. 2023.
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невероятный, неправдоподобный
прилагательное ↓
- невероятный, неправдоподобный
improbable story — неправдоподобная история /-ый рассказ/ 
the most improbable things — самые невероятные вещи
improbable of success — без малейшего шанса на успех
not improbable — весьма вероятный
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
a film with an improbable plot — кино с невероятным сюжетом
highly improbable — совершенно невероятный
improbable collision — маловероятное столкновение
highly improbable event — маловероятное событие
statistically improbable — статистически маловероятный
extremely improbable — крайне маловероятный
improbable accident — крайне маловероятная авария
improbable fault — маловероятный отказ
it is highly improbable — едва ли вероятен
it is not improbable — вполне возможно, что
most improbable things — самые невероятные вещи
Примеры с переводом
It’s improbable that she’ll accept the invitation.
Вряд ли она примет приглашение.
The team made an improbable comeback.
Команда совершила невероятный отыгрыш.
There is nothing inherently improbable in this tradition.
По сути, в этой традиции нет ничего невероятного.
It was caused by an improbable concatenation of circumstances.
Причиной этому послужило невероятное стечение обстоятельств.
It seems highly improbable that he had no knowledge of the affair.
Представляется в высшей степени невероятным, что он ничего не знает об этом деле.
It seems improbable that the two writers never met since they traveled in the same social circles.
Кажется невероятным, что эти два писателя никогда не встречались, так как они вращались в одних и тех же социальных кругах.
Table of Contents
- Is improbable a word?
- Is Grade A word?
- What is the function of Grader?
- How do grades work?
- Is a 60% a passing grade?
- Is an AA bad grade?
- Is a 95 unweighted GPA good?
Since improbable means something is unlikely but not impossible, your optimism allows you to keep hoping. The adjective improbable also means statistically unlikely to happen. You might be afraid to fly, but the odds of a plane crash are so low that such an event is improbable.
Is Grade A word?
noun. a person or thing that grades. a pupil of a specified grade at school: a fourth grader.
What is the function of Grader?
In civil engineering, the grader’s purpose is to “finish grade” (to refine or set precisely). Graders are commonly used in the construction and maintenance of dirt and gravel roads for creating a flat surface where the asphalt will be placed.
How do grades work?
A motor grader, sometimes called a grader or road grader, is a narrow multipurpose construction machine used to flatten a surface during grading projects. Generally speaking, the working principle of a motor grader is it uses its moldboard, or blade, for rough or fine grading.
Is a 60% a passing grade?
A – is the highest grade you can receive on an assignment, and it’s between 90% and 100% D – this is still a passing grade, and it’s between 59% and 69% F – this is a failing grade.
Is an AA bad grade?
An A- can only be considered a bad grade if the instructor is terrible, or the student is a genius. In the American system, students evaluate the instructor who is grading them. Professors who give high grades tend to get better evaluations from their students. We should not make an A or an A- an easy grade to achieve.
Is a 95 unweighted GPA good?
Second, notice that an unweighted GPA does not take into account the level of the class. Under this system, an A- in honors or advanced placement course is the same 3.7 as an A- in a lower level class….Unweighted GPA.
| Letter Grade | Percent Grade | Grade Point |
|---|---|---|
| A | 93-96 | 4.0 |
| A- | 90-92 | 3.7 |
| B+ | 87-89 | 3.3 |
| B | 83-86 | 3.0 |
Your parents might tell you it’s improbable that they’ll buy you a car when you turn 16. Since improbable means something is unlikely but not impossible, your optimism allows you to keep hoping.
The adjective improbable also means statistically unlikely to happen. You might be afraid to fly, but the odds of a plane crash are so low that such an event is improbable. Improbable also means something that is so outrageous that you’d never admit you believed in it. You know the existence of the Loch Ness Monster is improbable, but that doesn’t stop you from looking for it when you travel to Scotland.
Definitions of improbable
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adjective
having a probability too low to inspire belief
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synonyms:
unbelievable, unconvincing, unlikely
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implausible
having a quality that provokes disbelief
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implausible
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adjective
too improbable to admit of belief
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synonyms:
marvellous, marvelous, tall
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incredible, unbelievable
beyond belief or understanding
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incredible, unbelievable
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adjective
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
“an
improbable event”-
synonyms:
unlikely
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supposed
mistakenly believed
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supposed
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