---
tag: 03AN9X29R7
kind: concept
name: Absorbing Markov chain
msc: [60J10]
sources:
  - url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absorbing_Markov_chain
    locator: lead section
same_as:
  wikidata: Q4669888
  wikipedia: Absorbing Markov chain
---

## Summary

An absorbing Markov chain has at least one state that it never leaves. Also, each state can reach such a state.
The node [[absorbing Markov chain|0YB93GWTKK]] gives the precise definition.