Definition

Not likely to happen or be true.

Example

It seems improbable that they will win the game after losing so many matches.

Conversation

Did you hear about that improbable story about the cat that saved its owner?

Yeah, I thought it was just a joke at first!

I know, right? It's amazing how improbable events can actually happen sometimes.

Totally! It makes you wonder what else is out there that we don't know.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Improbable is formed from "im-" (meaning not) and "probabilis" (from Latin, meaning provable or worthy of approval). The word describes something that is not likely to be proven or accepted as true.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('im-') being combined with 'provable' ('probabilis') — this helps you remember that improbable means something that is not likely to happen.

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