"underdetermination" meaning in English

See underdetermination in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

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Etymology: From under- + determination. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|under|determination}} under- + determination Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} underdetermination (uncountable)
  1. The state or quality of being underdetermined Tags: uncountable Coordinate_terms: overdetermination
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