1. the belief that not all events are inevitably determined by antecedent causes
Usage: philosophy
2. the quality or state of being indeterminate or unpredictable

Examples

• The philosopher argued for indeterminism, claiming that human choices are not predetermined.
• Quantum mechanics introduced an element of indeterminism into physics.
• His belief in indeterminism led him to reject strict causal explanations.
• The debate between determinism and indeterminism has lasted for centuries.
• Some scientists see indeterminism as fundamental to understanding consciousness.
• The theory suggests that indeterminism operates at the subatomic level.