noun
- The quality or state of being indeterminate; lack of clear definition, certainty, or fixed boundaries.
- In physics and quantum mechanics, situations where outcomes cannot be precisely predicted or determined in advance.
Usage: Plural form of indeterminacy; Often used in formal or academic contexts
Usage: Technical/scientific usage; Related to quantum indeterminacy and uncertainty principle
Examples
- The indeterminacies in the contract language led to disputes between the two parties.
- Quantum mechanics reveals fundamental indeterminacies in the behavior of subatomic particles.
- The philosopher discussed the indeterminacies inherent in human free will.
- Legal scholars debated the indeterminacies present in the statute's wording.
- The indeterminacies of the weather forecast made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.
- Modern art often embraces indeterminacies rather than seeking absolute meaning.