deterministic process
[/ˌdɪtɜːrmɪˈnɪstɪk ˈprɑːses/]
nounpl: deterministic processes
processo determinístico
1. A process or system in which future states are completely determined by previous states with no element of randomness or unpredictability; a sequence of events where the outcome is entirely predictable given complete information about initial conditions
Classical physics describes deterministic processes where the future motion of particles can be calculated precisely from their initial positions and velocities.
A física clássica descreve processos determinísticos onde o movimento futuro das partículas pode ser calculado precisamente a partir de suas posições e velocidades iniciais.
2. In mathematics and computer science, a computational process that produces the same output for identical inputs every time it runs, without any randomness or non-determinism
The sorting algorithm is a deterministic process that will always arrange the same list of numbers in the exact same order.
O algoritmo de ordenação é um processo determinístico que sempre organizará a mesma lista de números exatamente na mesma ordem.
This is a technical term predominantly used in academic, scientific, and engineering contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking environments. It reflects the Enlightenment philosophical tradition and remains central to debates about free will, scientific prediction, and the nature of reality in both cultures. The term gained prominence with the rise of computer science and has become increasingly relevant in discussions about artificial intelligence and algorithmic behavior.
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