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Topic: Philosophy

indetermination

IPA: /ˌɪndɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɪndɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A state of being uncertain or not having a clear direction or decision.

Example: The indetermination of his plans made it difficult for others to help him.

indeterminism

IPA: /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪzəm/

KK: /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The belief that some events, especially human actions, happen without a specific cause, meaning they cannot be predicted or determined by previous events.

Example: Indeterminism suggests that our choices are not always influenced by prior causes, allowing for free will.

indeterminist

IPA: /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪst/

KK: /ˌɪndɪˈtɜrmɪnɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who believes that not all events are determined by previous causes, allowing for randomness or free will in the universe.

Example: As an indeterminist, she argues that some events occur by chance rather than by predetermined laws.

indeterministic

IPA: /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪstɪk/

KK: /ˌɪndɪˈtɜrmɪnɪstɪk/

adjective

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.

indevout

IPA: /ɪnˈdɛvaʊt/

KK: /ɪnˈdɛvaʊt/

adjective

Definition: Not showing strong religious beliefs or practices.

Example: He was considered indevout because he rarely attended church services.

indexical

IPA: /ɪnˈdɛksɪkəl/

KK: /ɪnˈdɛksɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to words or expressions that point to specific things or people, depending on who is speaking or the context of the conversation.

Example: In linguistics, indexical expressions like 'I' or 'here' change meaning based on who is speaking and where they are.

noun

Definition: A word or sign that points to something specific in context, often depending on the situation or speaker.

Example: In the sentence 'I am here', the word 'I' is an indexical that refers to the speaker.

indicium

IPA: /ɪnˈdɪʃiəm/

KK: /ɪnˈdɪʃiəm/

noun

Definition: A sign or indication of something, often used in legal or scientific contexts.

Example: The indicium of the crime was found at the scene.

indifferentism

IPA: /ɪnˈdɪfərəntɪzəm/

KK: /ɪnˈdɪfərənˌtɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The belief that all religions have the same value and should be treated equally.

Example: Indifferentism can lead to a lack of commitment to any particular faith.

indifferentist

IPA: /ɪnˈdɪfərəntɪst/

KK: /ɪnˈdɪfərəntɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports the idea that all religions or beliefs are equally valid and should be treated the same.

Example: As an indifferentist, she believed that no single religion held the ultimate truth over others.

indirection

IPA: /ˌɪndɪˈrɛkʃən/

KK: /ˌɪndɪˈrɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The quality of not being direct; a way of achieving something without being straightforward or clear.

Example: The politician used indirection to avoid answering the tough questions directly.

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