determinismo

determinism

noun deh-tehr-mee-NEES-moh Rare

Origin: From Latin determinare (to set limits) + -ismo (doctrine suffix).

Usage Note

Determinismo is the philosophical doctrine that every event, including human action, is causally determined by prior events — contrasted with libre albedrío (free will). The adjective is determinista, which also serves as the noun for a person who holds the view. Found mainly in academic and philosophical discourse.

Examples

"El determinismo niega la existencia del libre albedrío."

Natural Translation

Determinism denies the existence of free will.

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