Definition

Adverb: - In a manner relating to or governed by probability theory: This describes an action performed or a conclusion reached by using the principles and calculations of probability. It implies reasoning based on likelihoods and statistical chances rather than certainties.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The model predicts the system's behavior probabilistically, not with absolute certainty.
  • We can only estimate the outcome probabilistically based on the available data.
  • The algorithm functions probabilistically, making decisions weighted by calculated odds.

Advanced Usage

• Probabilistically speaking: Used to frame a statement as being based on likelihoods.
  • Probabilistically speaking, it is far more likely to rain in April than in July here.

Variants and Related Words

• Probabilistic (adjective): Relating to or based on probability.
  • They used a probabilistic model to forecast the election results.
• Probability (noun): The quality or state of being probable; the extent to which something is likely to happen.
  • The probability of flipping a coin and getting heads is 50%.

Synonyms

• Statistically
• Stochastically (more technical, often used in mathematics and science)

Antonyms

• Deterministically (in a manner governed by strict cause-and-effect, with no element of chance)
• Certainly
• Definitively

Adverb

1. by the use of probability theory
   • we can calculate the position of the particles probabilistically