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61probable — prob|a|ble1 [ prabəbl ] adjective ** likely to happen or be true: That is not only possible, it is probable. This is the probable site of an ancient Roman temple. highly/very probable: By 1938, war seemed highly probable. it is probable that: It… …
62problematic — prob|lem|at|ic [ ,prablə mætık ] or prob|lem|at|i|cal [ ,prablə mætıkl ] adjective involving or causing problems: Planning a trip at that time of the day is going to be problematic …
63probabilism — prob•a•bi•lism [[t]ˈprɒb ə bəˌlɪz əm[/t]] n. 1) pho the doctrine, introduced by the Skeptics, that certainty is impossible and that probability suffices to govern faith and practice 2) rel Rom. Cath. Theol. the theory that in cases of moral doubt …
64problematic — prob•lem•at•ic [[t]ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk[/t]] also prob lem•at′i•cal adj. of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable • Etymology: 1600–10 …
65problematize — probˈlematize or probˈlematise transitive verb To perceive or treat (a subject) as a problem in need of a solution • • • Main Entry: ↑problem …
66problematise — probˈlematize or probˈlematise transitive verb To perceive or treat (a subject) as a problem in need of a solution • • • Main Entry: ↑problem …
67probe — (prōb) A short, labeled nucleic acid segment complementary in base sequence to part of another nucleic acid, which is used to identify or isolate the particular nucleic acid from a mixture through its ability to bind specifically with the target… …
68probabilistic — /prob euh beuh lis tik/, adj. 1. Statistics. of or pertaining to probability: probabilistic forecasting. 2. of or pertaining to probabilism. [1650 60; PROBABIL(ISM) or PROBABIL(ITY) + ISTIC; cf. F probabiliste believer in probabilism] * * * …
69probability — /prob euh bil i tee/, n., pl. probabilities. 1. the quality or fact of being probable. 2. a strong likelihood or chance of something: The probability of the book s success makes us optimistic. 3. a probable event, circumstance, etc.: Our going to …
70probable — /prob euh beuhl/, adj. 1. likely to occur or prove true: He foresaw a probable business loss. He is the probable writer of the article. 2. having more evidence for than against, or evidence that inclines the mind to belief but leaves some room… …
