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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

determinism

/dɪtərˈmɪnɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does determinism mean?

noun

The philosophical idea that every event, including human decisions and actions, is the inevitable result of prior causes and is therefore predetermined. This concept is often contrasted with free will.

Example

"The debate between determinism and free will has been a central theme in philosophy for centuries."

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