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Definition of Likelihood
1. Noun. The probability of a specified outcome.
Exact synonyms: Likeliness
Generic synonyms: Probability
Specialized synonyms: Odds
Attributes: Likely, Unlikely
Antonyms: Unlikelihood, Unlikeliness
Derivative terms: Likely, Likely, Likely
Generic synonyms: Probability
Specialized synonyms: Odds
Attributes: Likely, Unlikely
Antonyms: Unlikelihood, Unlikeliness
Derivative terms: Likely, Likely, Likely
Definition of Likelihood
1. n. Appearance; show; sign; expression.
Definition of Likelihood
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Likelihood
1. 1. Appearance; show; sign; expression. "What of his heart perceive you in his face By any likelihood he showed to-day ?" (Shak) 2. Likeness; resemblance. "There is no likelihood between pure light and black darkness, or between righteousness and reprobation." (Sir W. Raleigh) 3. Appearance of truth or reality; probability; verisimilitude. Origin: Likely + -hood. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)