Nomen

die Wahrscheinlichkeit

probability, likelihood

Die Wahrscheinlichkeit für Regen ist hoch.

The probability of rain is high.

Mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit wird er gewinnen.

He will win with high probability.

the probability ((of sth. / for sth.)) The probability of success is low.

the probability ((that...)) There is a probability that he will come.

Synonyms: Möglichkeit, Chance; Antonyms: Unwahrscheinlichkeit, Gewissheit

From 'wahr' (true) + 'scheinen' (to seem) + '-lich' (adj. suffix) + '-keit' (noun suffix). Literally means 'true-seeming-ness'.

Think of how 'true' something 'seems'. The more it seems true, the higher the probability.

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