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INDETERMINISM

(noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Indeterminism.

Indeterminism - as a noun

The doctrine that all human actions are not so much determined by the preceding events, conditions, causes or karma as by deliberate choice or free will.

A case in which the uncertainty principle applies; a case in which certain pairs of physical properties such as the position and momentum of a particle cannot be known simultaneously.

Any situation in which the outcome cannot be completely predicted in advance.

A situation in which there are multiple valid options for next step in a process.

Example Sentences

"The concept of indeterminism challenges the idea of strict causality."
"According to indeterminism, some events may have multiple possible outcomes."
"Scientists debate whether quantum physics supports a form of indeterminism."
"Some philosophers argue that indeterminism is incompatible with moral responsibility."
"The concept of indeterminism is closely related to that of randomness."
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Is INDETERMINISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, indeterminism is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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INDETERMINISM has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is INDETERMINISM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, indeterminism is valid for Words With Friends
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INDETERMINISM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is INDETERMINISM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, indeterminism is valid for WordFeud
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INDETERMINISM has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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