Likelyhood
/ˈlaɪkliˌhʊd/noun
An obsolete spelling of likelihood, meaning the probability or apparent plausibility of something.
Did you know?The suffix “-hood” comes from Old English hād, meaning a state, condition, or rank—the same ancient element found in childhood and priesthood.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
Proto-Germanic
*ga-līkaz
“Having the same form or appearance; like”
Old English
Old English
gelīc
“Like, similar, or resembling”
Old English
Old English
-hād
“State, condition, character, or rank”
Middle English
Middle English
liklihod
“The state or quality of being likely”
Early Modern English
English
likelyhood
“Likelihood; probability or apparent truth”
Modern English
English
likelihood
“The probability or plausibility of something; “likelyhood” survives only as an obsolete spelling”