stochastic
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adjective \stə-ˈkas-tik, stō-\Definition of STOCHASTIC
1
: random; specifically : involving a random variable <a stochastic process>
2
: involving chance or probability : probabilistic <a stochastic model of radiation-induced mutation>
— sto·chas·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Origin of STOCHASTIC
Greek stochastikos skillful in aiming, from stochazesthai to aim at, guess at, from stochos target, aim, guess — more at sting
First Known Use: 1934
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sto·chas·tic
adjective \stə-ˈkas-tik, stō-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of STOCHASTIC
1
: involving a random variable <a stochastic process>
2
: involving chance or probability <a stochastic model of radiation-induced mutation>
—sto·chas·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb
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