probable Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun an applicant likely to be chosen
adjective likely but not certain to be or become true or real
likely.
- a likely result
- he foresaw a probable loss
adjective satellite apparently destined
- the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme

L. probabilis, fr. probare to try, approve, prove: cf. F. probable. See Prove, and cf. Provable.

Capable of being proved. Obs.
Having more evidence for than against; supported by evidence which inclines the mind to believe, but leaves some room for doubt; likely.
That is accounted probable which has better arguments producible for it than can be brought against it. South.

I do not say that the principles of religion are merely probable; I have before asserted them to be morally certain. Bp. Wilkins.
Rendering probable; supporting, or giving ground for, belief, but not demonstrating; as, probable evidence; probable presumption. Blackstone.