I. prob ‧ a ‧ ble 1 /ˈprɒbəb ə l $ ˈprɑː-/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ probability , ↑ probable ; adverb : ↑ probably ≠ ↑ improbably ; adjective : ↑ probable ≠ ↑ improbable ]
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: French ; Origin: Latin probabilis , from probare ; ⇨ ↑ probe 2 ]
likely to exist, happen, or be true:
The probable cause of the fire was faulty wiring.
Success is highly probable.
it is probable (that)
It seems probable that the accident has damaged her brain.
probable outcome/consequence/result
The probable result of global warming will be a rise in sea levels.
II. probable 2 BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ probability , ↑ probable ; adverb : ↑ probably ≠ ↑ improbably ; adjective : ↑ probable ≠ ↑ improbable ]
someone who is likely to be chosen for a team, to win a race etc