Definition

Not having a fixed outcome; involving elements of chance or unpredictability.

Example

The results of the experiment were indeterministic, making it difficult to draw clear conclusions.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how indeterministic some games can be?

Yeah, it makes them really exciting and unpredictable.

Exactly! I love how you can never be sure what's going to happen next.

For sure, that element of surprise keeps me coming back for more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Indeterministic → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "deterministic" (from Latin "determinare", meaning to limit or define). The word describes a state or condition that is not limited or defined, implying unpredictability or lack of determinism.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') limiting or defining something ('deterministic') — that's why indeterministic means something that is not defined or predictable.

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