aleatory process

Definitions

A process whose outcome is determined by chance or random factors rather than by a fixed, predictable sequence.

A system or event characterized by uncertainty, where the specific result cannot be predicted with absolute certainty.

Examples

The outcome of the experiment was determined by an aleatory process, making it impossible to predict the exact result in advance.

In music composition, the composer utilized an aleatory process to allow for spontaneous variations during each live performance.

Synonyms

stochastic process random process probabilistic event chance occurrence uncertain phenomenon

Antonyms

deterministic process predictable sequence fixed outcome causal mechanism certain event