deterministic

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈnɪstɪk/

Definition

Governed by or relating to the belief that every event, including human action, is the inevitable result of preceding causes.

Examples

• The software relies on a deterministic algorithm to ensure consistent results across all user devices.

• Some philosophers argue against a purely deterministic view of human behavior, citing the role of free will.

• The system's deterministic nature makes it easy to debug because errors are always reproducible.

Synonyms of deterministic

Words with a similar meaning to deterministic:

• fixed
• predictable
• inevitable
• causal

Antonyms of deterministic

Words with the opposite meaning to deterministic:

• random
• probabilistic

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