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indeterminacy

UK
/ˌɪn.dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə.si/
US
/ˌɪn.dɪˈtɝː.mə.nə.si/

Translations

indeterminacynoun
indeterminacies
pl
The indeterminacy of the weather forecast made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.
L’indétermination des prévisions météorologiques rendait difficile l’organisation de l’événement en plein air.
Additional translations
imprécisionPour l’absence de précision ou de fixité dans le sens ou l’interprétation.
incertitudeS’emploie surtout pour l’idée générale de manque de certitude ou d’état non fixé.
Synonyms
uncertainty
inexactness
indefiniteness
vagueness
ambiguity
indeterminacyadjective
UK
/ˌɪn.dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə.si/
US
/ˌɪn.dɪˈtɝː.mə.nə.si/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to the concept of indeterminacy (e.g., "indeterminacy principle").
indéterminéSe dit notamment en philosophie et en logique ; avant un nom.
The indeterminacy principle is fundamental to quantum theory.
Le principe indéterminé est fondamental pour la théorie quantique.

Definitions

indeterminacynoun
The quality or state of being uncertain or not clearly defined.
The indeterminacy of the weather forecast made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.
A situation in which something cannot be exactly known or measured.
The indeterminacy in quantum mechanics challenges our understanding of particle behavior.
A lack of precision or fixedness in meaning or interpretation.
The indeterminacy of the poem allows for multiple interpretations by different readers.
In philosophy and logic, the property of a proposition or statement that cannot be assigned a single definite truth value.
The indeterminacy of the liar paradox continues to puzzle philosophers.
indeterminacyadjective
Relating to or characterized by indeterminacy; used before a noun.
The indeterminacy principle is fundamental to quantum theory.
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