Where does “stochastic” come from?
Stochastic derives from Ancient Greek στοχαστικός, from Ancient Greek στοχάζομαι meaning to aim or guess, from Ancient Greek στόχος meaning target or aim.
stochastic (English): Random, randomly determined
Definitions
- Random, randomly determined
Ancestry of “stochastic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | στοχαστικός | capable of hitting; Acting based on guesswork |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | στόχος | pillar of brick |