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possibilistic

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of, pertaining to or derived using possibility.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: mathematics, sciences

Examples

  • There are two types of inferences that can be made: possibilistic and probabilistic. In the possibilistic case, one is interested in the possibility or impossibility of certain events. In the probabilistic case, the actual probability of the events is also considered.

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adj

Meaning 2

Of or pertaining to the philosophy of possibilism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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