Definitions
- Describing something that cannot be determined or decided. - Referring to a situation where the outcome is uncertain or unpredictable. - Talking about a quality or characteristic that is difficult to define or measure.
- Referring to a situation where the outcome is unclear or not yet decided. - Describing something that is not precisely defined or measured. - Talking about a quality or characteristic that is vague or ambiguous.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations that are uncertain or undefined.
- 2Both words can be used to describe qualities or characteristics that are difficult to define or measure.
- 3Both words can be used in technical or scientific contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Nondeterminable is less common than indeterminate and is typically used in technical or legal contexts.
- 2Meaning: Nondeterminable implies that something cannot be determined or decided, while indeterminate suggests that something is not yet determined or defined.
- 3Connotation: Nondeterminable has a more formal and technical connotation, while indeterminate can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 4Usage in math: In mathematics, nondeterminable refers to a problem that cannot be solved by an algorithm, while indeterminate refers to an equation that has more than one solution.
Remember this!
Nondeterminable and indeterminate are synonyms that describe situations that are uncertain or undefined. However, nondeterminable implies that something cannot be determined or decided, while indeterminate suggests that something is not yet determined or defined. Additionally, nondeterminable is less common and has a more formal and technical connotation than indeterminate.
