Definitions
- Referring to the state of being unlikely or improbable. - Describing a situation or event that is highly unlikely to occur. - Talking about the degree of unlikelihood or improbability of an outcome.
- Referring to the state of being unlikely or improbable. - Describing a situation or event that is not likely to happen. - Talking about the degree of unlikelihood or improbability of an outcome.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the state of being unlikely or improbable.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a situation or event that is not likely to happen.
- 3Both words can be used to talk about the degree of unlikelihood or improbability of an outcome.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Improbability is less common than unlikelihood in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Improbability can imply a lower chance of occurrence than unlikelihood.
- 3Form: Improbability is a noun while unlikelihood is an adjective.
- 4Derivation: Improbability is derived from the word improbable while unlikelihood is derived from the word unlikely.
- 5Emphasis: Improbability emphasizes the unlikeliness of an outcome while unlikelihood emphasizes the lack of likelihood.
Remember this!
Improbability and unlikelihood are synonyms that describe the state of being unlikely or improbable. While they share similarities in meaning, there are differences in usage, connotation, form, derivation, and emphasis. Improbability is less common and implies a lower chance of occurrence, while unlikelihood is more versatile and emphasizes the lack of likelihood.
