determinacy

noun de·ter·mi·na·cy \di-ˈtər-mə-nə-sē\

plural de·ter·mi·na·cies

Definition of DETERMINACY

: the quality or state of being determinate

a : the state of being definitely and unequivocally characterized : exactness

b : the state of being determined or necessitated

1873

Next Word in the Dictionary: determinantPrevious Word in the Dictionary: determinable feeAll Words Near: determinacy

What made you want to look up determinacy? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears