overdetermined

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From over- + determined.

overdetermined (comparative more overdetermined, superlative most overdetermined)

1. (of a problem or question) Having more constraints or causes than necessary to determine a solution or result.

   Antonym: underdetermined

2. (linear algebra, of a system of linear equations) Having more equations than variables.
3. (usually psychoanalysis) Determined by multiple causes in such a way that any of the causes on its own would be sufficient to account for the effect.

From overdetermine + -ed.

overdetermined

1. simple past and past participle of overdetermine