Vocabulary Entry

deterministic

|adjective • noun

adjective

Characterized by determinism, meaning that events are determined by preceding causes.

Example Sentences

"The scientist adopted a deterministic approach to the experiment."

"In a deterministic universe, every event is the outcome of preceding events."

"Many philosophers debate the implications of a deterministic worldview."

noun

Example Sentences

"Determinism suggests that future events are preordained."

"His views on determinism have evolved over the years."

"The concept of determinism raises important questions about free will."