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noun
The opposite of determinism: the doctrine that there are factors other than the state and immutable laws of the universe involved in the unfolding of events, such as free will.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Dependence on factors other than initial state and input.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The property of being nondeterministic, involving arbitrary choices; necessitating the choice between various indistinguishable possibilities.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: computer, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, science, sciences
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From non- + determinism.
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
