احتمالية
The extent to which something is likely to happen or be the case. It is a fundamental concept in statistics and risk assessment.
Examples
3 of 5ما هي احتمالية حدوث زلزال؟
What is the probability of an earthquake occurring?
هناك احتمالية ضعيفة لتغير القرار.
There is a weak probability of the decision changing.
احتمالية الفوز ضئيلة جداً.
The probability of winning is very small.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Root 'hamala' means to carry. Think of what a situation 'carries' within it as a future outcome.
Quick Quiz
تزداد ... هطول الأمطار في الشتاء.
Correct!
The correct answer is: احتمالية
Examples
ما هي احتمالية حدوث زلزال؟
academicWhat is the probability of an earthquake occurring?
هناك احتمالية ضعيفة لتغير القرار.
formalThere is a weak probability of the decision changing.
احتمالية الفوز ضئيلة جداً.
everydayThe probability of winning is very small.
ندرس احتمالية التوسع في السوق.
businessWe are studying the probability of market expansion.
لا توجد احتمالية للخطأ.
informalThere is no probability of error.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
نسبة الاحتمالية
probability ratio
في أغلب الاحتمالية
most likely
احتمالية قائمة
existing possibility
Often Confused With
Imkaniya is 'possibility' (can it happen?); Ihtimaliya is 'probability' (how likely is it?).
Usage Notes
Used frequently in IELTS Task 1 when describing trends and uncertain data.
Common Mistakes
Confusing 'ihtimal' (noun/adverb) with 'ihtimaliya' (abstract noun).
Memory Tip
Root 'hamala' means to carry. Think of what a situation 'carries' within it as a future outcome.
Word Origin
From the root (ح-م-ل) meaning to carry or bear.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
تزداد ... هطول الأمطار في الشتاء.
Correct!
The correct answer is: احتمالية
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