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determinable

/dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə.bəl/

/dɪˈtɜr.mə.nə.bəl/

determinablenoun

determinables

/dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə.bəl/

/dɪˈtɝː.mə.nə.bəl/

Used in philosophy to denote a general attribute capable of more specific manifestation.

Definitions

A general or abstract property that can be instantiated in various specific forms (a determinable attribute).

Colour is a determinable whose determinates include red, blue, and green.

Synonyms

definite quantity

definable entity

decidable problem

determinableadjective

more determinable

Comp.

most determinable

Super.

/dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nə.bəl/

/dɪˈtɜr.mə.nə.bəl/

Translations

The outcome of the experiment is determinable.

Результат эксперимента определимый.

Definitions

Capable of being determined, ascertained, or decided.

The outcome of the experiment is determinable with the right set of data.

Able to be defined or fixed in terms of quantity, value, or extent.

The cost of the project is determinable once all the resources are accounted for.

Subject to termination upon the occurrence of a specified event; defeasible (law).

The tenant holds a determinable estate that ends if the land ceases to be used for farming.

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