equiprobable

adjective

equi·​prob·​a·​ble ˌē-kwə-ˈprä-bə-bəl How to pronounce equiprobable (audio)
ˌe-
: having the same degree of logical or mathematical probability
equiprobable alternatives

Examples of equiprobable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
One thing to note is that any action that the thief may perform randomly on a disc to reach a particular number is potentially reversible by performing a complementary, equiprobable action on the same disc. Quanta Magazine, 27 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of equiprobable was in 1921

Dictionary Entries Near equiprobable

Cite this Entry

“Equiprobable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equiprobable. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!