improbability

Mr Sterling said: "The improbability of this event defies rational explanation."

But if Tuesday’s testimony wasn’t an electric scene of outbursts and tears, it was no less stunning for its sheer improbability.

Ultimately, however, no director can hide all the improbabilities in the libretto.

The improbability of the American dream likely drives desire towards it.

Interspersed with the overabundant slam-bang action sequences which up the silliness factor with their increasing improbability are heartfelt paeans to the bracing solidarity of Jaime’s family.