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stochastic

Pronunciation: /stəˈkastɪk/

Definition of stochastic

adjective

technical
  • having a random probability distribution or pattern that may be analysed statistically but may not be predicted precisely.

Derivatives

stochastically

adverb

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Greek stokhastikos, from stokhazesthai 'aim at, guess', from stokhos 'aim'

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