蓋然性(がいぜんせい)

がいぜんせい
noun
probability; likelihood
formalwrittenacademiclegalcognition
1. probability; likelihood; chance of something occurring
The degree to which something is likely to happen. A formal and somewhat literary term used in academic, legal, and philosophical contexts. In everyday speech, 可能性 is more commonly used.
その蓋然性(がいぜんせい)は高(たか)い。
The probability of that is high.
犯罪(はんざい)が行(おこな)われた蓋然性(がいぜんせい)が認(みと)められる。
The likelihood that a crime was committed is recognized.
蓋然性(がいぜんせい)の高(たか)い仮説(かせつ)から順(じゅん)に検証(けんしょう)していくべきだ。
We should verify hypotheses in order of probability, starting with the most likely.

Usage

A formal term encountered primarily in legal documents, academic writing, and philosophical discussion. In everyday conversation, 可能性(かのうせい) (possibility) is far more common. 蓋然性(がいぜんせい) implies a more measured assessment of likelihood.

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Synonym: 可能性(かのうせい) (everyday term)
Synonym: 確率(かくりつ) (mathematical/statistical)
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