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Definitions for indeterminacy
ˌɪn dɪˈtɜr mə nə siin·de·ter·mi·na·cy
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Princeton's WordNet
indefiniteness, indeterminateness, indefinity, indetermination, indeterminacynoun
the quality of being vague and poorly defined
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indeterminacynoun
The condition of being indeterminate.
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indeterminacy
Indeterminacy refers to a situation, condition, or state where something is not clearly defined, identified, or established. It can mean uncertainty, doubt, or unpredictability, lacking a clear or precise nature. It can also relate to a state of ambiguity wherein multiple interpretations, perspectives, or outcomes may exist. In different disciplines like physics, philosophy, law or arts, it could imply varied specific meanings.
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Indeterminacy
Indeterminacy, in philosophy, can refer both to common scientific and mathematical concepts of uncertainty and their implications and to another kind of indeterminacy deriving from the nature of definition or meaning. It is related to deconstructionism and to Nietzsche's criticism of the Kantian noumenon.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of indeterminacy in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of indeterminacy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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