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hard determinist

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of, pertaining to or supporting hard determinism, the belief that free will and determinism are incompatible ideas.

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Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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Synonyms: incompatibilist

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A supporter of hard determinism.

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Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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