B1 noun Neutral

احتمال

/iħ.ti.maːl/

The extent to which something is likely to happen or be the case.

Examples

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1

يجب دراسة كل الاحتمالات قبل اتخاذ القرار.

All possibilities must be studied before making a decision.

2

في احتمال إننا نتأخر شوية.

There's a possibility that we might be a bit late.

3

تشير الدراسة إلى احتمال وجود علاقة بينهما.

The study indicates a possible relationship between them.

Word Family

Noun
احتمال
Verb
احتمل
Adverb
احتمالاً
Adjective
محتمل
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Memory Tip

Ihtimal sounds like 'It might' - Ihtimal = It might happen.

Quick Quiz

من ____ أن يسافر غداً.

Correct!

The correct answer is: المحتمل

Examples

1

يجب دراسة كل الاحتمالات قبل اتخاذ القرار.

formal

All possibilities must be studied before making a decision.

2

في احتمال إننا نتأخر شوية.

informal

There's a possibility that we might be a bit late.

3

تشير الدراسة إلى احتمال وجود علاقة بينهما.

academic

The study indicates a possible relationship between them.

4

احتمال الخسارة في هذه الصفقة ضئيل.

business

The probability of loss in this deal is minimal.

5

بكل احتمال، سينجح في الامتحان.

everyday

In all likelihood, he will pass the exam.

Word Family

Noun
احتمال
Verb
احتمل
Adverb
احتمالاً
Adjective
محتمل

Common Collocations

احتمال كبير High probability
بكل احتمال In all likelihood
ضعيف الاحتمال Improbable / Unlikely
نظرية الاحتمالات Probability theory
على أبعد احتمال At the very most

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

احتمال vs إمكانية

Imkaniyya is 'possibility' (can it happen?), while Ihtimal is 'probability' (how likely is it to happen?).

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Usage Notes

Very useful for hedging in IELTS writing (expressing uncertainty).

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Common Mistakes

Using it as a verb without the proper structure.

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Memory Tip

Ihtimal sounds like 'It might' - Ihtimal = It might happen.

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Word Origin

From the root 'ح-م-ل' (h-m-l) meaning to carry or bear.

Grammar Patterns

غالباً ما يبدأ بـ 'هناك' أو 'من' يتبعه 'أن' والجملة الفعلية

Quick Quiz

من ____ أن يسافر غداً.

Correct!

The correct answer is: المحتمل

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