ClimateAugust 21, 2026

probabilistic

prob-uh-buh-LIS-tik

Definition

Relating to or based on the theory of probability; representing events as a range of likelihoods rather than a single certain outcome.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'probabilis', meaning 'approvable' or 'likely'. It entered English in the 19th century to describe scientific or logical systems that deal in degrees of chance rather than absolute certainty.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe AI-powered weather forecasts that offer a range of possible scenarios, which helps societies better prepare for uncertain climate risks.

Can AI lead us from industrial to ecological intelligence?

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