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feminine

/pɾoβaβiliˈðað/

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Translation

probability

Word origin

From Latin probabilitas, from probabilis ('provable, credible'), from probare ('to prove, test'). The same root gives English 'probable' and 'prove'.

Origin
Latin
Root
probabilitas
English cognates
probable, prove

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralprobabilidades

Examples

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There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.

.

The probability of winning is very low.

¿ llegue ?

What is the probability that he arrives on time?

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With more study you increase your chances of success.

cálculo.

There is no probability of error in this calculation.

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This word is part of lesson 46.