How to Pronounce Overdetermine

To pronounce "overdetermine", say OV-erd-et-erm-in-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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13

Letters

OV-erd-et-erm-in-e

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"overdetermine" has 6 syllables: ov-erd-et-erm-in-e.

What does overdetermine mean?

verb

  1. (of a problem or question) To give too many constraints, so that no solution is available.
  2. To determine in such a way that any of the determinant's components would be sufficient on its own to produce the consequence.

Antonyms

underdetermine

Related words

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How many syllables are in "overdetermine"?▾

"Overdetermine" has 6 syllables: ov · erd · et · erm · in · e.

What does "overdetermine" mean?▾

Overdetermine: (of a problem or question) To give too many constraints, so that no solution is available.

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