tõenäolisematele

"tõenäolisematele" is the dative plural form of the Estonian word "tõenäolisem," which means "more probable" or "likelier." In Estonian grammar, the dative case is used to indicate the indirect object of a verb or the recipient of an action or state. When used in the plural form, "tõenäolisematele" refers to multiple entities or things that are more probable or likelier.

For example, in a sentence like "Need tulemused on tõenäolisematele selgitamistele viitavad," it translates to "These results point to likelier explanations." Here, "tõenäolisematele" modifies "selgitamistele" (explanations), indicating that the explanations being referred to are the ones that are more probable.

The concept of probability is fundamental in statistics and decision-making. When assessing likelihood, one might consider various factors, such as existing data, expert opinions, or logical deductions, to determine which outcomes are more probable. The dative plural form "tõenäolisematele" would be employed when discussing multiple such probable outcomes or the recipients of a situation that favors these more probable scenarios. Understanding its grammatical function in Estonian is key to correctly interpreting its meaning in context.