probabilism
The doctrine that, in the absence of certainty, probability is the best criterionThe doctrine that, in the absence of certainty, probability is the best criterion.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The doctrine that, in the absence of certainty, probability is the best criterion.
(philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action
(uncountable, usually)The casuistic doctrine that, in difficult matters of conscience, one may safely follow a doctrine that is probable, e.g. approved by a recognized Doctor of the Church, even if the opposite opinion is more probable.
Forms
plural: probabilisms| Singular | probabilism |
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uncountable
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedprobabilistic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable