tychistic

/tɪkˈhɪstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the doctrine that the universe is governed by chance rather than by reason or design.

“The philosopher’s tychistic views on the nature of reality were a subject of debate among scholars.”

2. noun

a person who holds the doctrine that the universe is governed by chance rather than by reason or design.

“The tychistic philosopher’s ideas have influenced many modern thinkers.”

Synonyms

  • aleatory
  • chance

Antonyms

  • deterministic
  • teleological