indetermination

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[in-di-tur-muh-nay-shuhn] / ˌɪn dɪˌtɜr məˈneɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the quality or condition of being indeterminate.

2. an unsettled state, as of the mind.

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Etymology

Origin of indetermination

First recorded in 1610–20; indeterminate + -ion

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Example Sentences

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indetermination

We perceive that we, in ourselves, are centres of indetermination enjoying Freedom, and capable of creative activity.

From Bergson and His Philosophy by John Alexander Gunn

The Preliminary Parliament, however, was in a sad state of indetermination and complete disintegration.

From From October to Brest-Litovsk by Leon Davidovich Trotzky

A nervous system, with neurones placed end to end in such wise that, at the extremity of each, manifold ways open in which manifold questions present themselves, is a veritable reservoir of indetermination.

From Creative Evolution by Arthur Mitchell

Yet Bergson has to make out that there must have been some indetermination in Matter, however small, to give Spirit an opening to "insinuate itself" into Matter and thus use it for its own ends.

From Bergson and His Philosophy by John Alexander Gunn

But almost with Sam's reply the creaking began again, and after an instant of indetermination continued its course.

From The Silent Places by Stewart Edward White

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