probabilistic
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1650–60; probabil(ism) or probabil(ity) + -istic; compare French probabiliste believer in probabilism
1650–60; probabil(ism) or probabil(ity) + -istic; compare French probabiliste believer in probabilism
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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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Probabilistic
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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probabilistic definition
probabilityRelating to, or governed by, probability. The behaviour of a probabilistic system cannot be predicted exactly but the probability of certain behaviours is known. Such systems may be simulated using pseudorandom numbers. Evolutionary computation uses probabilistic processes to generate new (potential) solutions to a problem.
See also deterministic, non-probabilistic.
(1995-09-22)
Example sentences
The brain uses a much more powerful and simpler probabilistic method for recognition and prediction.
Hence, entropy is a probabilistic artifact of a choice of description.
My strong advocacy for certain policy steps is based on a probabilistic understanding of outcomes and costs, not on certainty.
Broader or more probabilistic ancestries are still possible, however.
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