deterministic progression
[dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈnɪstɪk prəˈɡreʃən]
nounfemininepl: progressões determinísticas
progressão determinística
1. A sequence or advancement that follows fixed, predictable rules where each state is completely determined by previous states, with no randomness or uncertainty involved
The deterministic progression of a mathematical algorithm produces the same output every time given the same input.
A progressão determinística de um algoritmo matemático produz o mesmo resultado toda vez dado o mesmo input.
2. In science and philosophy, a causal chain of events where future states are completely determined by prior conditions and natural laws
Some physicists argue that the universe follows a deterministic progression governed by immutable physical laws.
Alguns físicos argumentam que o universo segue uma progressão determinística governada por leis físicas imutáveis.
3. A sequence in computing or systems where each step logically follows from the previous one without branching or probabilistic outcomes
The deterministic progression of the program flow ensures reliable and reproducible results.
A progressão determinística do fluxo do programa garante resultados confiáveis e reproduzíveis.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and technological contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in university curricula for computer science, mathematics, and philosophy. The concept reflects broader cultural attitudes toward causality, prediction, and control in systematic thinking.
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