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improbability

/ˌɪmprɑbəˈbɪləti/ /ˌɪmprɒbəˈbɪləti/

Meanings
noun
The quality or state of being improbable; unlikelihood.

Examples :

"Despite the improbability of winning the lottery, people still buy tickets. "
quality abstract possibility

Related Words

Illustration lottery

lottery noun

/ˈlɒtəɹi/ /ˈlɑtɚi/

A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.

"My friend bought a lottery ticket for the chance to win a new car. "

Illustration testament

testament noun

/ˈtɛst.ə.mənt/

A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).

"My grandmother's testament clearly stated that her house would go to my uncle. "

Illustration winning

winning verb

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/

To conquer, defeat.

"The football team won the championship game, winning their rivals. "

Illustration sudden

sudden noun

/ˈsʌdən/

An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

"The sudden announcement of a school holiday surprised everyone. "

Illustration tickets

tickets noun

/ˈtɪkɪts/

A pass entitling the holder to admission to a show, concert, etc.

""I bought two tickets to the movie so my friend and I can go on Saturday." "

Illustration improbable

improbable adjective

/ɪmˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ /ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/

Not likely to be true.

"It's improbable that she will finish the project by Friday. "

Illustration people

people noun

/ˈpiːpəl/ /ˈpipl̩/

Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

"There were so many people at the restaurant last night."

Illustration unlikelihood

unlikelihood noun

/ˌʌnˈlaɪklihʊd/ /ˌʌnˈlaɪkliˌhʊd/

Absence of likelihood; the state of being unlikely or improbable; improbability.

"Given the heavy rain, the unlikelihood of our picnic happening is very high. "

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result noun

/ɹɪˈzʌlt/

That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

"the result of a course of action;  the result of a mathematical operation"

Illustration wealth

wealth noun

/wɛlθ/

Riches; valuable material possessions.

"The family's wealth allowed them to send their children to a prestigious private school. "

Illustration quality

quality noun

/ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/

Level of excellence.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

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despite noun

/dɪˈspaɪt/

Disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred.

"Despite her parents' disapproval, Sarah pursued her dream of becoming a musician. "