unlikelihood
|un/like/li/hood|
C1
/ʌnˈlaɪkliˌhʊd/
improbability
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unlikelihood' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unliklihede,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'liklihede' meant 'likelihood.'
Historical Evolution
'unliklihede' transformed into the modern English word 'unlikelihood.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not likely to happen,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being unlikely to happen or be true.
The unlikelihood of winning the lottery is very high.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35