stochasticity

noun

Pronunciation: /stəʊkæˈstɪsɪti/

Definition

The quality of being random or determined by chance rather than by a predictable, deterministic process.

Examples

• Researchers must account for the inherent stochasticity of weather patterns when building climate models.

• The simulation introduces stochasticity to mimic the unpredictable nature of biological cell growth.

• Engineers often struggle to eliminate the stochasticity that causes minor variations in manufacturing precision.

Synonyms of stochasticity

Words with a similar meaning to stochasticity:

• randomness
• chance
• unpredictability
• probabilistic nature

Antonyms of stochasticity

Words with the opposite meaning to stochasticity:

• determinism
• predictability

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