Antipredeterminant

/ˌæntiˌpridɪˈtɜrmɪnənt/ noun or adjective

Definition

Something that opposes or counters a predetermined outcome; a factor that works against predetermined fate or fixed results.

Etymology

From anti- + predeterminant (something that determines in advance). Predeterminant comes from pre- (before) + determinant (deciding factor). This is a rare philosophical or technical term.

Kelly Says

In biology, genes might be predeterminants of traits, but environment acts as an antipredeterminant—nature versus nurture is basically predetermined factors versus antipredeterminants!

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