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probabilism

/ˌprɒbəˈbɪlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does probabilism mean?

noun

A philosophical theory that reality is governed by probability rather than determinism. It is a concept in the philosophy of science, particularly in the areas of epistemology and metaphysics.

Example

"The probabilist approach to quantum mechanics suggests that the position and momentum of particles are uncertain and can only be described in terms of probability distributions."

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