Necessitarianism, also known as determinism, is the belief that all events, including human actions, are predetermined by external causes. Some synonyms for this concept include fatalism, predeterminism, and predestination. Fatalism emphasizes the inevitability of events and suggests that individuals have no control over them. Predeterminism suggests that events are predetermined based on past causes and mechanical laws. Predestination emphasizes the role of divine intervention in determining events. These synonyms all convey the idea that events are predetermined and human agency has limited influence. While some may find this view limiting, others may find comfort in the idea that everything happens for a reason and is outside of their control.