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Indeterminateness: meaning, definitions and examples

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indeterminateness

 

[ˌɪn.dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nət.nəs ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

in philosophy

The state of being uncertain or indefinite; vagueness.

Synonyms

indefiniteness, uncertainty, vagueness.

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Word Description / Examples
indeterminateness

Used in formal or philosophical discussions to describe something that cannot be precisely determined or defined.

  • The indeterminateness of the outcome left everyone uneasy.
  • Quantum mechanics deals with the indeterminateness of particle states.
indefiniteness

Used to describe something that lacks clear and precise details or boundaries.

  • The indefiniteness of the project timeline caused confusion.
  • Her answers were characterized by indefiniteness, making it hard to understand her intentions.

Examples of usage

  • The indeterminateness of the situation made it difficult to make a decision.
  • His speech was full of indeterminateness, leaving the audience confused.
  • The indeterminateness of the future kept her awake at night.
Context #2 | Noun

in mathematics

The property of being indeterminate; lack of a definite value or solution.

Synonyms

indefiniteness, indeterminacy.

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indeterminateness

Same as the first entry, used in contexts requiring a formal tone to describe a lack of preciseness or clear boundaries.

  • The indeterminateness of philosophical concepts can be both challenging and intriguing.
  • In economic theories, the indeterminateness of market behavior is often discussed.
indefiniteness

This term is commonly used to describe situations or concepts that are vague or not clearly defined, and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

  • There was a certain indefiniteness in her plans for the future.
  • The law's indefiniteness caused confusion among the citizens.
indeterminacy

Frequently appears in scientific, mathematical, and legal contexts to describe situations where outcomes cannot be predicted or determined with precision.

  • Heisenberg’s principle of indeterminacy is a fundamental concept in quantum physics.
  • The indeterminacy of the jury's decision left everyone in suspense.

Examples of usage

  • The indeterminateness of the equation required further analysis.
  • The indeterminateness of the data led to inconclusive results.

Translations

Translations of the word "indeterminateness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indeterminação

🇮🇳 अनिश्चितता

🇩🇪 Unbestimmtheit

🇮🇩 ketidakpastian

🇺🇦 невизначеність

🇵🇱 nieokreśloność

🇯🇵 不確定性

🇫🇷 indétermination

🇪🇸 indeterminación

🇹🇷 belirsizlik

🇰🇷 불확실성

🇸🇦 عدم التحديد

🇨🇿 neurčitost

🇸🇰 neurčitosť

🇨🇳 不确定性

🇸🇮 nedoločenost

🇮🇸 óákveðni

🇰🇿 анықталмағандық

🇬🇪 გაურკვევლობა

🇦🇿 müəyyənliksiz

🇲🇽 indeterminación

Etymology

The word 'indeterminateness' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning not, and the word 'determinate' meaning having a fixed value or solution. The concept of indeterminateness has been explored in various fields including philosophy, mathematics, and linguistics. It is often used to describe situations or problems that lack a clear or definite answer. The term has been in use since the 17th century, evolving to represent the idea of uncertainty, vagueness, or lack of specificity.

See also: determinability, determinable, determination, determine, determined, determinedly, determiner, determinist, indeterminacy, indeterminate, predetermine, predetermined, undetermined.