indeterminacy
advancedC2/ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnəsi/ · in-de-ter-mi-na-cy
The state or condition of being not precisely determined; lack of a definite, fixed, or certain outcome.
Meanings
The state or condition of being not precisely determined; lack of a definite, fixed, or certain outcome.
ایسی حالت یا صورت حال جو بالکل متعین نہیں ہے؛ واضح، مقررہ، یا یقینی نتیجہ کی کمی۔
غیر حتمیت
ghair hatmiat
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- indeterminacy in quantum mechanics
- philosophical indeterminacy
- indeterminacy of language
Example Sentences
The indeterminacy of quantum states challenges our understanding of reality.
کوانٹم حالتوں کی غیر حتمیت ہماری حقیقت کی تفہیم کو چیلنج کرتی ہے۔
Quantum halaton ki ghair hatmiat hamari haqeeqat ki tafheem ko challenge karti hai.
In philosophy, indeterminacy can lead to various interpretations of the same text.
فلسفے میں، غیر حتمیت ایک ہی متن کی مختلف تشریحات کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔
Falsafay mein, ghair hatmiat aik hi matn ki mukhtalif tashreehat ka baais ban sakti hai.
Mathematical indeterminacy often requires special methods to arrive at a solution.
ریاضی کی غیر حتمیت اکثر حل تک پہنچنے کے لیے خاص طریقوں کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔
Riyazi ki ghair hatmiat aksar hal tak pohanchne ke liye khas tareeqon ki zaroorat hoti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'in' as in 'not' and 'determine' indicating the absence of a fixed state.
Imagine a cloudy sky representing uncertainty and lack of clarity.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کچھ گزرنا ہے بہار کے آگے، کچھ غیر حتمیت کی بات ہے۔
Kuch guzarna hai bahar ke aage, kuch ghair hatmiat ki baat hai.
Something must pass beyond spring; it is a matter of indeterminacy.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کچھ پتہ نہیں، کچھ معلوم نہیں۔
Kuch pata nahi, kuch maloom nahi.
Nothing is known, nothing is certain.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "indeterminatus" — undetermined
First known use: 20th century
The term 'indeterminacy' has evolved from its Latin roots, with usage in various fields such as philosophy and mathematics, indicating the lack of a definitive or determined outcome.