overdetermined

adj — 3 senses

overdetermined

adj

Etymology From over- + determined.

1

Of a problem or question Having more constraints or causes than necessary to determine a solution or result.

2

Linear algebra, Mathematics, Sciences Having more equations than variables.

Of a system of linear equations

3

Human sciences, Medicine, Psychoanalysis, Psychology, Sciences Usually Determined by multiple causes in such a way that any of the causes on its own would be sufficient to account for the effect.

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