Surprisal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sə(ɹ)ˈpɹaɪzəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Surprisal is a noun meaning An information measure as equal in bits (binary digits) to the base-2 log of 1 over the probability, with the result that the number of choices equals 2ⁿ where n is the number of bits.
Meaning
An information measure as equal in bits (binary digits) to the base-2 log of 1 over the probability, with the result that the number of choices equals 2ⁿ where n is the number of bits.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, military) A surprise attack or ambush; a sudden or unexpected assault.
- (obsolete) A sudden coming-upon someone or something unexpectedly or unawares.
- (obsolete) A surprising event or occurrence.
- (obsolete) The feeling caused by being surprised; surprise, shock, amazement.
Example Sentences
How to secure the lady from surprisal
Because death is uncertain, let us prevent its surprisal.
Their chiefe attempts are by Stratagems, trecheries, or surprisals.
Word Forms
- surprisals
Synonyms for surprisal
Depending on context, synonyms include surprising, surprise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include surprising, surprise, surprisement, sudden, alarm, countersurprise.
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