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Noun indeterminacy has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebIndeterminacynoun 1. the quality or state of being indeterminate; uncertainty or vagueness. Example sentence: The indeterminacy of the situation left everyone feeling unsure about what to do next. 2. Philosophy a. the doctrine that some propositions do not have truth values. Example sentence: According to the principle of indeterminacy, certain aspects of quantum mechanics defy precise measurement. b. the belief that a proposition can be neither true nor false. Example sentence: The concept of indeterminacy challenges the traditional notion of absolute truth. 3. Music a. the condition of being indeterminate, especially with respect to pitch or rhythm. Example sentence: John Cage's compositions often embrace indeterminacy, allowing for spontaneous variations in musical performance. b. a technique used in contemporary music in which the precise interpretation of a musical score is left to the performer's discretion. Example sentence: The composer's use of indeterminacy in the piece encouraged the musicians to explore their creative interpretations of the music. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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