word
stochastic
stoh-KAS-tik
stəˈkæstɪkListen
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Syllable breakdown
stochastic
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Dictionary meaning
Randomly determined; having a probability distribution that can be analysed statistically.
History and origin
Greek — 'stokhos' (aim, guess).
Examples
- Weather modelling uses stochastic processes to account for unpredictable atmospheric variables.
Common mispronunciations
STOH-kuh-stikstoh-KAST-ik
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