stochastic

/stəˈkæstɪk/
adjective
  1. Having a random or unpredictable element; involving chance or probability.
    • In a stochastic model, the same inputs can produce different outputs each time you run it.
    • The stock market is a stochastic system, so no one can predict its movements with certainty.
    • Rainfall patterns are stochastic, making long-term weather forecasting difficult.
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