probabilism

prob·a·bi·lism

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [prob-uh-buh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈprɒb ə bəˌlɪz əm/
- /prˈɒbəbˌɪlɪzəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prob-uh-buh-liz-uh m]
- /ˈprɒb ə bəˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of probabilism word

noun probabilism Philosophy. the doctrine, introduced by the Skeptics, that certainty is impossible and that probability suffices to govern faith and practice. 1
noun probabilism Roman Catholic Theology. a theory that in cases of doubt as to the lawfulness of an action, it is permissible to follow a sound opinion favoring its lawfulness. 1
noun probabilism the doctrine that although certainty is impossible, probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action 0
noun probabilism the principle of Roman Catholic moral theology that in a situation in which authorities differ as to what is the right course of action it is permissible to follow any course which has the support of some authority 0
noun probabilism the doctrine that certainty in knowledge is impossible and that probability is a sufficient basis for action and belief 0
noun probabilism the principle that in matters concerning which there is more than one probable opinion, it is lawful to follow any one of them 0

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Origin of probabilism

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

From the French word probabilisme, dating back to 1835-45. See probable, -ism

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Parts of speech for Probabilism

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probabilism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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