احتمال
The extent to which something is likely to happen or be the case.
Examples
3 of 5يجب دراسة كل الاحتمالات قبل اتخاذ القرار.
All possibilities must be studied before making a decision.
في احتمال إننا نتأخر شوية.
There's a possibility that we might be a bit late.
تشير الدراسة إلى احتمال وجود علاقة بينهما.
The study indicates a possible relationship between them.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ihtimal sounds like 'It might' - Ihtimal = It might happen.
Quick Quiz
من ____ أن يسافر غداً.
Correct!
The correct answer is: المحتمل
Examples
يجب دراسة كل الاحتمالات قبل اتخاذ القرار.
formalAll possibilities must be studied before making a decision.
في احتمال إننا نتأخر شوية.
informalThere's a possibility that we might be a bit late.
تشير الدراسة إلى احتمال وجود علاقة بينهما.
academicThe study indicates a possible relationship between them.
احتمال الخسارة في هذه الصفقة ضئيل.
businessThe probability of loss in this deal is minimal.
بكل احتمال، سينجح في الامتحان.
everydayIn all likelihood, he will pass the exam.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
من المحتمل أن
It is likely that
كل الاحتمالات واردة
All possibilities are on the table
احتمال وارد
Likely possibility
Often Confused With
Imkaniyya is 'possibility' (can it happen?), while Ihtimal is 'probability' (how likely is it to happen?).
Usage Notes
Very useful for hedging in IELTS writing (expressing uncertainty).
Common Mistakes
Using it as a verb without the proper structure.
Memory Tip
Ihtimal sounds like 'It might' - Ihtimal = It might happen.
Word Origin
From the root 'ح-م-ل' (h-m-l) meaning to carry or bear.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
من ____ أن يسافر غداً.
Correct!
The correct answer is: المحتمل
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
More general words
جوانب
B1The different parts, features, or aspects of something. It is very useful in academic writing for looking at a problem from 'all sides'.
إصرار
B1Firmness of purpose or the act of continuing to do something despite difficulty. It is a key trait discussed in academic topics regarding success and psychology.
أقصى
B1The furthest point, the maximum limit, or the highest degree possible. It is frequently used in IELTS Task 1 to describe peaks in data or limits.
فلسفة
B1The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. It also refers to a set of guiding principles for behavior or business.
بعد
B1A measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height. In academic writing, it often refers to a particular aspect or facet of a situation.
تناسب
B1The state of being in the correct or harmonious relation to something else; proportionality or suitability.
اختيار
B1The act of picking or deciding between two or more possibilities. It is the freedom or power to choose.
بسيط
B1Not complicated or difficult to understand. It can also refer to something small or modest in scale.
حصيلة
B1The final amount, result, or total outcome of a process, event, or period of time.
تلميح
B1A slight or indirect suggestion or hint about something without stating it directly.
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