probabilist
ə noun
1.
Philosophy. the doctrine, introduced by the Skeptics, that certainty is impossible and that probability suffices to govern faith and practice.
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probabilism (ˈprɒbəbɪˌlɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | philosophy the doctrine that although certainty is impossible, probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action |
| 2. | the principle of Roman Catholic moral theology that in a situation in which authorities differ as to what is the right course of action it is permissible to follow any course which has the support of some authority |
| 'probabilist | |
| —n, —adj | |
| probabil'istic | |
| —adj | |
| probabil'istically | |
| —adv | |
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Probabilist
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| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| probabilism (ˈprɒbəbɪˌlɪzəm) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | philosophy the doctrine that although certainty is impossible, probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action |
| 2. | the principle of Roman Catholic moral theology that in a situation in which authorities differ as to what is the right course of action it is permissible to follow any course which has the support of some authority |
| 'probabilist | |
| —n, —adj | |
| probabil'istic | |
| —adj | |
| probabil'istically | |
| —adv | |
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