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Meaning of likelihood
The state of being probable or the extent to which something is likely to happen
Etymology of likelihood
The word "likelihood" originates from the Old English word "līclīc" meaning "similar" or "like", and the suffix "-hood" which forms a noun indicating a state or condition
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the quality of being probable or likely
Synonyms
probability
chance
possibility
prospect
outlook
expectation
odds
statistic
tendency
inclination
disposition
propensity
predisposition
likelihood
plausibility
feasibility
viability
potentiality
credibility
believability
reliability
dependability
certainty
assurance
confidence
faith
trust
credence
Definitions
- The state or fact of being likely or probable
- * A probability or chance of something happening or being the case
Usage Examples
- The likelihood of rain tomorrow is high
- * She considered the likelihood of getting the job and decided to apply
- * The doctor explained the likelihood of a full recovery