indeterministic

UK
/ˌɪndɪˌtɜːməˈnɪstɪk/
US
/ˌɪndɪˌtɜrməˈnɪstɪk/

Translations

indeterministicadjective
more indeterministic
Comp.
most indeterministic
Super.
UK
/ˌɪndɪˌtɜːməˈnɪstɪk/
US
/ˌɪndɪˌtɜrməˈnɪstɪk/
indéterministeTerme courant en philosophie, en physique et en théorie du hasard; indique l'absence de déterminisme strict.
The indeterministic nature of quantum mechanics suggests that particles can behave unpredictably.
La nature indéterministe de la mécanique quantique suggère que les particules peuvent se comporter de manière imprévisible.
Additional translations
non déterministeEmploi fréquent en informatique et en logique; souligne qu'un système n'est pas régi par des lois strictement déterministes.

Definitions

indeterministicadjective
Relating to or characterized by the belief that not all events are determined by previously existing causes, allowing for randomness or free will.
The indeterministic nature of quantum mechanics suggests that particles can behave unpredictably.
Not fully determined or predictable; governed by randomness or chance rather than strict causal laws.
Because the algorithm uses random seeds, its behaviour is inherently indeterministic.