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It is improbable that snow will fall on a hot summer day.
What does Improbable mean?
Improbable means unlikely.
Dictionary definition
Not likely to happen or be true.
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The ending seemed improbable, but it made the story exciting.
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What does improbable mean?
Improbable means unlikely.
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Improbable
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WordImprobable.
Partadjective.
MeaningImprobable means unlikely.
ExampleExample: It is improbable that snow will fall on a hot summer day.
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- Syllables
- im · prob · uh · bul
- Strongest beat
- prob
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on prob.
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Improbable word family
Base word
improbable
adjective
improbable
Base form.
adverb
improbably
In an unlikely way.
noun
probability
The chance that something will happen.
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