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Definitions for indeterminacy
ˌɪn dɪˈtɜr mə nə siin·de·ter·mi·na·cy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. indefiniteness, indeterminateness, indefinity, indetermination, indeterminacynoun

    the quality of being vague and poorly defined

Wiktionary

  1. indeterminacynoun

    The condition of being indeterminate.

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  1. 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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  1. 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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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of indeterminacy in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of indeterminacy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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