Likelihood
/ˈlaɪklihʊd/
noun
- The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.
"In all likelihood the meeting will be cancelled."
- The probability that some fixed outcome was generated by a random distribution with a specific parameter.
- Likeness, resemblance.
""There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, or between righteousness and reprobation." (Sir W. Raleigh)"
- Appearance, show, sign, expression.
""What of his heart perceive you in his face by any likelihood he showed to-day ?" (Shak)"
No exact anagrams found for "likelihood". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Total: 18 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Likelihood"
Likelihood is a 10-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Likelihood" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "likelihood" is a high-scoring word.