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Meaning of indeterminacy
The state of being uncertain or ambiguous.
Etymology of indeterminacy
The word "indeterminacy" originates from the prefix "in-" meaning "not" or "opposite of", the root "determin-" from the Latin "determinare" meaning "to fix or set bounds", and the suffix "-acy" which forms a noun indicating a state or quality.
The term has been used in various fields, including philosophy, physics, and linguistics, to describe situations or concepts where certainty or clear definition is lacking.
Synonyms
uncertainty
ambiguity
vagueness
obscurity
unclearness
indefiniteness
doubtfulness
dubiousness
questionability
unpredictability
indistinctness
faintness
murkiness
haziness
cloudiness
fogginess
ambiguity
unclearness
indefiniteness
doubt
skepticism
indecision
hesitancy
irresolution
inconclusiveness
openness
loose ends
unfinished business
unpredictedness
unanticipatedness
unexpectation
Definitions
- The state of being uncertain or ambiguous, especially in relation to a concept or idea.
- * A lack of clarity or distinctness in thought, expression, or perception.
- * In philosophy, particularly in the context of quantum mechanics, the principle that certain properties of a system cannot be precisely known at the same time.
Usage Examples
- The indeterminacy of the poem's meaning has led to numerous interpretations by scholars.
- * The principle of indeterminacy in quantum mechanics suggests that certain properties of a particle cannot be precisely known at the same time.
- * The indeterminacy of the economic forecast made it difficult to predict the market's future performance.
Antonyms
certainty
clarity
definiteness
precision
accuracy
clearness
distinctness
specificity
exactness
preciseness
determinateness
fixedness
stability
steadiness
firmness
confidence
decisiveness
resoluteness
conclusiveness