determined system

[/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: determined systems
sistema determinado
1. In mathematics and physics, a system of equations where the number of equations equals the number of unknowns, typically having a unique solution
The system of three equations with three variables is a determined system that can be solved using Gaussian elimination.
O sistema de três equações com três variáveis é um sistema determinado que pode ser resolvido usando eliminação gaussiana.
2. A physical or mechanical system whose behavior is completely specified by its initial conditions and governing laws
A determined system follows predictable outcomes once initial parameters are established.
Um sistema determinado segue resultados previsíveis uma vez que os parâmetros iniciais são estabelecidos.
This is primarily technical/academic terminology used in mathematics and physics education in both Brazil and Portugal. It has no colloquial usage and appears predominantly in scientific and engineering contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
well-defined systemspecified systemfully constrained system
Antonyms / Antônimos
underdetermined systemoverdetermined systemindeterminate system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sistema determinado
Standard term used in mathematics and engineering education
Portugal
sistema determinado
Identical to Brazilian usage in academic and technical contexts
Technical English (USA/UK)
determined system
Commonly used in mathematics, physics, and engineering textbooks

Related Words

linear systemequationsolutionconstraintvariable

Related Idioms & Phrases

a determined system of equations
solving a determined system
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