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Likelihood

/ˈlaɪklihʊd/

The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.

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📖 Definitions of "Likelihood"

noun

1
The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.
"In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled."
2
The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
3
Likeness, resemblance.
""There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, or between righteousness and reprobation." (Sir W. Raleigh)"
4
Appearance, show, sign, expression.
""What of his heart perceive you in his face by any likelihood he showed to-day ?" (Shak)"

🔄 Synonyms of "Likelihood"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
oddsnoun	The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.
likelinessnoun	The condition or quality of being probable or likely to occur.

↔️ Antonyms of "Likelihood"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
unlikelihoodnoun	Absence of likelihood; the state of being unlikely or improbable; improbability.
unlikelinessnoun	The property of being unlikely, improbability.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Likelihood"

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Word	Definition
likelinessnoun	The condition or quality of being probable or likely to occur.
oddsnoun	The ratio of the probability of an event happening to that of it not happening.
probabilitynoun	The relative likelihood of an event happening.
likelynoun	Probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.
eventualitynoun	A possible event; something that may happen. [from 19th c.]
probablenoun	Likely or most likely to be true.
possibilitynoun	A thing possible; that which may take place or come into being.
optionnoun	One of a set of choices that can be made.
potentialnoun	A currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to).
reasonabilitynoun	The state or quality of being reasonable; reasonableness.
reasonablenessnoun	(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being reasonable.
occurrencenoun	An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.
expectationnoun	The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.
feasibilitynoun	The state of being feasible or possible.
tendencynoun	A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
propensitynoun	An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.
chancenoun	(countable) An opportunity or possibility.
abilitynoun	(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
opportunitynoun	A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
lucknoun	Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence.