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probabilistic

Adjective B2 – Upper-Intermediate

Based on chance or probability rather than certainty.

"Weather forecasts are probabilistic, which is why they give a percentage chance of rain instead of a flat yes or no."

A probabilistic model gives a range of likely outcomes rather than one guaranteed answer.

Synonyms

statistical chance-based