overdetermine

verb — 2 senses

overdetermine

verb

Etymology From over- + determine.

1

Of a problem or question To give too many constraints, so that no solution is available.

2

To determine in such a way that any of the determinant's components would be sufficient on its own to produce the consequence.

Antonyms
underdetermine
Related terms
overdetermination

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