(Egyptology) a type of hieroglyph that functions similarly to a phonogram, representing a series of consonants, but is unable to function autonomously and must follow other phonograms that together represent the same consonants

plural of phonetic determinative

(economics) A socioeconomic theory stating that economic relationships (such as being an owner or capitalist, or being a worker or proletarian) are the foundation upon which all other societal and political arrangements are based

tendency to perceive past events as more predictable than they actually were at the time

(statistics) The proportion of the variation in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variable(s), providing a measure of how well the observed outcomes are replicated by a model.

plural of coefficient of determination

(philosophy) Synonym of compatibilism

(philosophy) A view on free will which holds that determinism is true, that it is incompatible with free will, and therefore that free will does not exist.

(computing theory) A notional ability always to choose the most favorable option, in constant time.