Definitions For Overdetermined

Adjective

(of a problem or question) Having more constraints or causes than necessary to determine a solution or result. (linear algebra, of a system of linear equations) Having more equations than variables. (usually, psychoanalysis) determined, determined by multiple causes in such a way that any of the causes on its own would be sufficient to account for the effect.

Translations

Estonian: ülemääratud Finnish: ylimäärätty French: surdéterminé Italian: sovradeterminato Swedish: överbestämd

Etymology

over + determined

See also

underdetermined