LIKELIHOOD: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for LIKELIHOOD?

Need another word that means the same as “likelihood”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “likelihood” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Likelihood” are: likeliness, probability, chance, prospect, possibility, odds, feasibility, plausibility, conceivability

Likelihood as a Noun

Definitions of "Likelihood" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “likelihood” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The state or fact of something's being likely; probability.
• The probability of a specified outcome.

Synonyms of "Likelihood" as a noun (9 Words)

chance	The occurrence of events in the absence of any obvious intention or cause. He played down his chances of becoming chairman.
conceivability	The state of being conceivable.
feasibility	The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done. The feasibility of screening athletes for cardiac disease.
likeliness	The probability of a specified outcome.
odds	The chances or likelihood of something happening or being the case. He offered odds of two to one.
plausibility	The quality of seeming reasonable or probable. He offers no support for the plausibility of his theory.
possibility	Capability of existing or happening or being true. There was the possibility that he might be turned down.
probability	A probable or the most probable event. For a time revolution was a strong probability.
prospect	A prediction of the course of a disease. Norwich s unbeaten heavyweight prospect.

Usage Examples of "Likelihood" as a noun

• Young people who can see no likelihood of finding employment.
• Situations where there is a likelihood of violence.

Associations of "Likelihood" (30 Words)

able	Having considerable skill proficiency or intelligence. An able seaman.
bound	Headed or intending to head in a certain direction often used as a combining form as in college bound students. Children bound for school.
chance	Be the case by chance. He was very effusive if they chanced to meet.
conceivably	It is conceivable or imaginable that. It may conceivably cause liver disease.
estimation	A rough calculation of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something. The pop star rose in my estimation.
feasibility	The quality of being doable. The feasibility of screening athletes for cardiac disease.
fluke	A stroke of luck. Their victory was a bit of a fluke.
likely	Likely but not certain to be or become true or real. She is likely to forget.
odds	The ratio between the amounts staked by the parties to a bet, based on the expected probability either way. She clung to the lead against all the odds.
opportune	Done or occurring at a favourable time; well timed. An opportune time to receive guests.
opportunity	A chance for employment or promotion. The night drive gave us the opportunity of spotting rhinos.
percent	A proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred.
percentage	Personal benefit or advantage. A large percentage increase.
plausible	Apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful. It seems plausible that one of two things may happen.
possibility	A thing that may be chosen or done out of several possible alternatives. There is no possibility of any government achieving this level of expenditure.
possible	The highest possible score especially in a shooting competition. The possible effects of global warming.
potential	The inherent capacity for coming into being. Measurements of induced electrical potentials.
potentiality	An aptitude that may be developed. The technology is still relatively not well known in spite of its great potentiality.
practical	Having or put to a practical purpose or use. A practical knowledge of Japanese.
presumable	Capable of being inferred on slight grounds.
presumptive	Affording reasonable grounds for belief or acceptance. A strong presumptive case is made out.
probabilistic	Based on or adapted to a theory of probability; subject to or involving chance variation. The main approaches are either rule based or probabilistic.
probability	The quality of being probable; a probable event or the most probable event. For a time revolution was a strong probability.
probable	A person who is likely to become or do something, especially one who is likely to be chosen for a team. The probable consequences of his action.
probably	With considerable certainty; without much doubt. She would probably never see him again.
prospect	The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring. Many charities are prospecting for new donors.
randomize	Make (a set of items, people, etc.) unpredictable, unsystematic, or random in order or arrangement. You can randomize the ingredients with the tap of a button.
real	Coinciding with reality F A Olafson. A film based on real life.
subconsciously	From the subconscious mind. Maybe subconsciously I was trying to sabotage the deal.
workable	Able to be worked, fashioned, or manipulated. A workable peace settlement.