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improbability

[ im-prob-uh-bil-i-tee, im-prob- ]

noun

plural improbabilities
  1. the quality or condition of being improbable; unlikelihood.
  2. something improbable or unlikely.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of improbability1

First recorded in 1590–1600; improbable + -ity
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Mr Sterling said: "The improbability of this event defies rational explanation."

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But if Tuesday’s testimony wasn’t an electric scene of outbursts and tears, it was no less stunning for its sheer improbability.

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Ultimately, however, no director can hide all the improbabilities in the libretto.

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The improbability of the American dream likely drives desire towards it.

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Interspersed with the overabundant slam-bang action sequences which up the silliness factor with their increasing improbability are heartfelt paeans to the bracing solidarity of Jaime’s family.

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