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indeterministic
This term is primarily utilized within the specialized domains of computer science, mathematics, and theoretical physics. It describes a system where the future state is not uniquely determined by the current state, introducing an element of randomness or branching possibilities. This contrasts with deterministic systems, where a specific input always yields the exact same output.
In technical discourse, the word carries a neutral, descriptive connotation rather than a negative one. It does not imply a lack of order, but rather a specific type of complexity where multiple valid execution paths exist simultaneously or are chosen stochastically.
Meanings
Examples
The system is fundamentally indeterministic because it relies on quantum fluctuations.
We need to implement an indeterministic algorithm to avoid predictable patterns in the encryption.
Is the universe truly indeterministic or just too complex for us to predict?
The program behaves in an indeterministic manner when handling concurrent threads.
I wonder if human free will is based on an indeterministic biological process.
The simulation uses an indeterministic model to mimic real world weather patterns.
This specific state transition is indeterministic and can lead to several different outcomes.
The results were indeterministic and varied every time we ran the test.