probabilistic

[prob-uh-buh-lis-tik]

prob·a·bi·lis·tic

[prob-uh-buh-lis-tik]
adjective
1.
Statistics. of or pertaining to probability: probabilistic forecasting.
2.
of or pertaining to probabilism.

Origin:
1650–60; probabil(ism) or probabil(ity) + -istic; compare French probabiliste believer in probabilism
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Probabilistic has a plethora of syllables.
So is cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine. Does it mean:
a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, powerful high explosive, C3H6N6O6, used chiefly in bombs and shells.
opposition to the withdrawal of state support or recognition from an established church, esp. the Anglican Church in 19th-century England.
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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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probabilistic definition

probability
Relating 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)

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