1. relating to the belief that all events are the result of previously existing causes
Usage: philosophy
2. producing the same output for the same input every time
Usage: computing; mathematics

Examples

• The philosopher argued for a deterministic view of human behavior.
• Classical physics was considered deterministic until quantum mechanics emerged.
• The deterministic algorithm always produces identical results.
• Computer simulations can be either deterministic or probabilistic.
• His deterministic worldview left no room for free will.
• The deterministic model predicted the outcome with perfect accuracy.