probabilistic
adjective/ˌprɒbəbɪˈlɪstɪk/
Frequency rank: #14,930 most common English word
Meaning
Based on or relating to the theory of probability; expressing the chance that something will happen rather than stating it as certain.
Example sentence
The researchers used probabilistic models to predict the likelihood of extreme weather events.
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