Definitions
- Describing something that can be predicted or anticipated with a high degree of certainty. - Referring to an event or situation that is expected or foreseen based on past experiences or knowledge. - Talking about a situation that is easily foreseeable or expected to happen.
- Referring to something that is likely to happen or occur. - Describing a situation or event that has a high chance of occurring. - Talking about a prediction or expectation based on available evidence or information.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the likelihood of something happening.
- 2Both words are used to express predictions or expectations.
- 3Both words imply a certain level of certainty or confidence in the prediction.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree of certainty: Previsible implies a higher degree of certainty than probable, as it suggests that something is easily predictable or anticipated.
- 2Evidence: Probable is often used when there is some evidence or information to support the prediction, while previsible may be used even without specific evidence.
- 3Subjectivity: Previsible can be more subjective, as what is predictable or anticipated may vary depending on the person or context, while probable is more objective and based on available evidence.
- 4Formality: Probable is more commonly used in everyday language, while previsible is more formal and less common.
Remember this!
Previsible and probable are synonyms that both express the likelihood of something happening. However, previsible suggests a higher degree of certainty and may be more subjective, while probable is more objective and based on available evidence. Probable is more commonly used in everyday language, while previsible is more formal and less common.
