probably

Variant of probable

probable definition

prob·able (präb′ə bəl)

adjective

  1. likely to occur or be; that can reasonably but not certainly be expected the probable winner
  2. reasonably so, as on the basis of evidence, but not proved the probable cause of a disease

Etymology: ME < MFr < L probabilis < probare, to prove: see probe

Related Forms:

  • probably prob′·ably (präb′ə blē; often präb′lē) adverb

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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