Formal, academic term for probability or likelihood. Often used in philosophical or statistical contexts. Not common in everyday conversation.
The probability of that theory was evaluated as high.
The concept of probability is fundamental to statistics.
Standard kanji form; used in formal and academic contexts.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling sometimes used when the first kanji is considered difficult.
Compound of 蓋 (cover, lid; also used in the sense of 'probably') and 然 (state, condition). The combination conveys the idea of a state that is likely or probable.