determinism meaning
UK US /dɪˈtɝmənɪzəm/ 5 syllables
determinism (noun): (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will.
Definition of determinism
- (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will
Type of: philosophical doctrine
Kinds: fatalism
Related forms: deterministic, determinist
How to pronounce determinism
determinism is pronounced /dɪˈtɝmənɪzəm/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in SM · 11-letter words
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