Etymology

likelihood

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Today it means: The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable. Full definition →

Middle English liklihode
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromliklihode
  2. English todaylikelihood

From Middle English liklihode, equivalent to likely + -hood.

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