likeliness

English

noun
Definitions
  • The condition or quality of being probable or likely to occur.
  • Likelihood, probability or chance of occurrence; plausibility or believability.
  • Suitability; agreeableness.
  • Likeness; similarity.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English liklinesse suffix from English likely.

Origin

English

likely

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