Likelier: meaning, definitions and examples
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likelier
[ ˈlaɪkliər ]
comparison likelihood
Likelier is a comparative form of the adjective 'likely.' It indicates a greater probability of an event occurring compared to another event. This term is often used in statistical and predictive contexts where comparisons are made between different scenarios. It is an informal variant and is sometimes replaced by the more standard 'more likely.' Overall, likelier describes situations where one outcome has a higher chance of happening than another.
Synonyms
expected, more likely, probable.
Examples of usage
- It is likelier to rain tomorrow than today.
- She is likelier to succeed with proper training.
- This method is likelier to yield results than the previous one.
Translations
Translations of the word "likelier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais provável
🇮🇳 ज्यादा संभावित
🇩🇪 wahrscheinlicher
🇮🇩 lebih mungkin
🇺🇦 швидше за все
🇵🇱 bardziej prawdopodobne
🇯🇵 より可能性が高い
🇫🇷 plus probable
🇪🇸 más probable
🇹🇷 daha olası
🇰🇷 더 가능성이 높은
🇸🇦 أكثر احتمالاً
🇨🇿 pravděpodobnější
🇸🇰 pravdepodobnejší
🇨🇳 更可能
🇸🇮 bolj verjetno
🇮🇸 meira líklegt
🇰🇿 көп мүмкін
🇬🇪 უფრო სავარაუდო
🇦🇿 daha ehtimal olunur
🇲🇽 más probable
Etymology
The term 'likely' originates from the Middle English word 'likli,' which has its roots in the Old Norse word 'líklega,' meaning 'likely' or 'probably.' The evolution of the word reflects the blending of languages seen in England following the Norman Conquest. The suffix '-er' is used in English to form the comparative degree of adjectives, thus 'likelier' was formed to compare probabilities. While 'likely' has managed to secure its place in standard English, 'likelier' remains more common in colloquial contexts. Its usage can be traced back to the early 17th century and continues to be relevant in modern-day language, especially in informal discourse.