probabilistic

adjective

prob·​a·​bi·​lis·​tic ˌprä-bə-bə-ˈli-stik 

1

: of or relating to probabilism

2

: of, relating to, or based on probability

probabilistically

ˌprä-bə-bə-ˈli-sti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of probabilistic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They are designed to perform probabilistic computing by using the natural thermodynamic fluctuations of CMOS transistors instead of relying on conventional digital logic. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Rather than relying on probabilistic tools used by frontier LLMs, Under Brian’s leadership, the company continues to prioritize reliability, efficiency, and solutions grounded in real clinical needs. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 30 July 2026

On a fundamental level, AI's probabilistic reasoning introduces uncertainties. — Chris Dimitriadis, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Even then, conclusions remain probabilistic. — Alex Smolak, STAT, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for probabilistic

• anachronistic
• animalistic
• antagonistic
• antiphlogistic
• behavioristic
• cannibalistic
• capitalistic
• characteristic
• collectivistic
• deterministic
• ethnolinguistic
• expressionistic