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underdetermined

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

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adj

Meaning 1

Having too few constraints to specify a unique solution.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: overdetermined

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verb

Meaning 2

simple past and past participle of underdetermine

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From under- + determined.

From underdetermine + -ed.