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How do you spell Probability?

Correct spelling

probability

PROBABIL + ITY. Think: probable.

Why is probability spelled this way?

From Latin probabilitas, worthiness of approval. PROBARE (to prove). Probability is what can be proved likely — chance measured in degrees of provability.

Common misspellings of probability

probabiltyprobabiletyprobablityprobabiity

Example

The probability of success is high.

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The correct spelling is "probability". PROBABIL + ITY. Think: probable.
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