Likelihood

/ˈlaɪklihʊd/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Likelihood

noun

  1. The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.

    "In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled."

  2. The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
  3. Likeness, resemblance.

    ""There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, or between righteousness and reprobation." (Sir W. Raleigh)"

  4. Appearance, show, sign, expression.

    ""What of his heart perceive you in his face by any likelihood he showed to-day ?" (Shak)"

Anagrams of Likelihood

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

likelinessodds

ANTONYMS

unlikelihood