Stochastically

/stəˈkæstɪkli/

Synonyms for "stochastically" (3 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (1)

Strong matches (1)

at random

Related words (1)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: aimlessly, at random, haphazardly.
  • Sentence evidence is available for stochastically, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from derived_reverse.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "stochastically".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "stochastically"

Keep "stochastically" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "stochastically" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "stochastically", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "stochastically" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Sample sentences

3 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

That is when we have no clear and distinct conception of the truth of a proposition (which is the knowledge of it and can never be false) we may notwithstanding, extend our assents further and judge stochastically, that is opine, this way or that way concerning it, and that sometimes with a great deal of confidence and assurance too.

Source: wiktionary

In the table the scores from group A are stochastically smaller than those for B, C, or D because group A always has at least as many scores at or below a particular number as any of the other groups. Similarly, the scores from group B are stochastically smaller than those from group C.

Source: wiktionary

In still other cases, the state of the system is stochastically determined or else assumed to be stochastically determined, that is, determined by a random factor.

Source: wiktionary

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "stochastically"?

Closest matches include aimlessly, at random, haphazardly.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "stochastically"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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