a. [ L. improbabilis; pref. im- not + probabilis probable: cf. F. improbable. See Probable. ] Not probable; unlikely to be true; not to be expected under the circumstances or in the usual course of events;
He . . . sent to Elutherius, then bishop of Rome, an improbable letter, as some of the contents discover. Milton.
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a. [ L. probabilis, fr. probare to try, approve, prove: cf. F. probable. See Prove, and cf. Provable. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
That is accounted probable which has better arguments producible for it than can be brought against it. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
I do not say that the principles of religion are merely probable; I have before asserted them to be morally certain. Bp. Wilkins. [ 1913 Webster ]
Probable cause (Law),
Probable error
The probable,