determinacy


de·ter·mi·na·cy

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

Definition of DETERMINACY

1
: the quality or state of being determinate
2
a : the state of being definitely and unequivocally characterized : exactness b : the state of being determined or necessitated

First Known Use of DETERMINACY

1873

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