Deterministic (adjective)

1. Relating to determinism, the theory that all events, including human actions, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will.
2. Based on or characterized by a systematic and predictable pattern of behavior.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from french déterministe, from déterminisme "determinism", from déterminer "determine".

Examples:

1. The deterministic model showed that the outcome was inevitable given the initial conditions.
2. The deterministic system was able to predict future events with remarkable accuracy.
3. The deterministic nature of the universe meant that the future was already set.
4. The deterministic algorithm was able to find the optimal solution every time.
5. The deterministic approach to problem solving was both efficient and reliable.