probabilism

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noun (1)

prob·​a·​bi·​lism ˈprä-bə-bə-ˌli-zəm 

1

: a theory that in disputed moral questions any solidly probable course may be followed even though an opposed course is or appears more probable

2

: a theory that certainty is impossible especially in the sciences and that probability suffices to govern belief and action

probabilist

ˈprä-bə-bə-list 

adjective or noun

probabilist

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noun (2)

prob·​a·​bi·​list

-lə̇st

plural -s

: an adherent or advocate of probabilism

probabilist

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adjective

" 

: probabilistic

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

French probabilisme, from Latin probabilis probable

Noun (2)

French probabiliste, from Latin probabilis + French -iste -ist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1719, in the meaning defined at sense 1