Definition of: probable

(prob′ə·bəl) adjective
1. Having more evidence than the contrary, but not proof; likely to be true or to happen, but leaving room for doubt.
2. That renders something worthy of belief, but falls short of demonstration: probable evidence. [<OF <L probabilis <probare prove, test] Synonyms: credible, likely, presumable, reasonable. See APPARENT, LIKELY. Antonyms: doubtful, dubious, improbable, incredible, questionable, unlikely.