equiprobable

See also: équiprobable

English

Etymology

From equi- +‎ probable.

Adjective

equiprobable (not comparable)

1. (mathematics, logic) Having equal probability, such as any number from 1 to 6 being the equiprobable outcome of the fair toss of fair dice.
   • 1964, I. A. Turyev et al., A Laboratory computer for joint operation with a simulator:

     The random number generator is designed to generate random numbers with an equiprobable law of distribution with the limits +1 to -1.

Derived terms

• equiprobably
• unequiprobable

Translations

having equal probability

French: équiprobable (fr) Hungarian: egyenlő valószínűségű Italian: equiprobabile (it)

Spanish

Etymology

From equi- +‎ probable.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ekipɾoˈbable/ [e.ki.pɾoˈβ̞a.β̞le]
• Rhymes: -able
• Syllabification: e‧qui‧pro‧ba‧ble

Adjective

equiprobable m or f (masculine and feminine plural equiprobables)

1. (mathematics, logic) equiprobable