probable

 
Pronunciation: /ˈprɒbəb(ə)l/

adjective

[often with clause]
  • likely to happen or be the case: it is probable that the economic situation will deteriorate further the probable consequences of his action

noun

British
  • a person who is likely to become or do something, especially one who is likely to be chosen for a team: Merson and Wright are probables

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'worthy of belief'): via Old French from Latin probabilis, from probare 'to test, demonstrate'