non-deterministic
[/nɒn dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪstɪk/]
adjective
não-determinístico
1. Not capable of being determined or predicted with certainty; involving randomness or multiple possible outcomes
The algorithm uses a non-deterministic approach to solve the problem.
O algoritmo usa uma abordagem não-determinística para resolver o problema.
2. In computing, referring to a system or process that can produce different outputs for the same input
Non-deterministic finite automata can be more efficient than deterministic ones in some cases.
Autômatos finitos não-determinísticos podem ser mais eficientes que os determinísticos em alguns casos.
3. Not based on or proceeding from a fixed law or principle; unpredictable
The results of the quantum experiment are non-deterministic in nature.
Os resultados do experimento quântico são de natureza não-determinística.
This is primarily a technical term used in computer science, mathematics, and physics education. It is widely used in both Brazilian and American academic contexts, particularly in computational complexity theory, automata theory, and quantum mechanics discussions. The term carries the same meaning across English and Portuguese-speaking technical communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
non-deterministic polynomial time (NP) - a complexity class in computer science
non-deterministic finite automaton (NFA) - a theoretical computing model
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