determined

[ dih-tur-mind ]

/ dɪˈtɜr mɪnd /

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adjective

resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.

decided; settled; resolved.

Grammar. (of a phonetic feature) predictable from its surrounding context.

Origin of determined

First recorded in 1490–1500; determine + -ed²

SYNONYMS FOR determined

1 inflexible, unfaltering, unwavering.

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OTHER WORDS FROM determined

de·ter·mined·ly

[dih-tur-mind-lee, -muh-nid-lee] /dɪˈtɜr mɪnd li, -mə nɪd li/, adverb de·ter·mined·ness, noun post·de·ter·mined, adjective un·de·ter·mined, adjective

Words nearby determined

determinate, determination, determinative, determinator, determine, determined, determiner, determinism, deterrence, deterrent, detersive

Definition for determined (2 of 2)

determine

[ dih-tur-min ]

/ dɪˈtɜr mɪn /

verb (used with object), de·ter·mined, de·ter·min·ing.

to settle or decide (a dispute, question, etc.) by an authoritative or conclusive decision.

to conclude or ascertain, as after reasoning, observation, etc.

Geometry. to fix the position of.

to cause, affect, or control; fix or decide causally: Demand for a product usually determines supply.

to give direction or tendency to; impel.

Logic. to limit (a notion) by adding differentiating characteristics.

Chiefly Law. to put an end to; terminate.

to lead or bring (a person) to a decision.

to decide upon.

verb (used without object), de·ter·mined, de·ter·min·ing.

to come to a decision or resolution; decide.

Chiefly Law. to come to an end.

Origin of determine

1325–75; Middle English determinen < Anglo-French, Old French determiner < Latin dētermināre, equivalent to dē- de- + termināre to bound, limit; see terminate

SYNONYMS FOR determine

1 resolve, adjust.

2 verify.

4 influence.

5 induce, lead, incline.

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synonym study for determine

1. See decide.

OTHER WORDS FROM determine

in·ter·de·ter·mine, verb (used with object), in·ter·de·ter·mined, in·ter·de·ter·min·ing. qua·si-de·ter·mine, verb, qua·si-de·ter·mined, qua·si-de·ter·min·ing. re·de·ter·mine, verb, re·de·ter·mined, re·de·ter·min·ing. un·de·ter·min·ing, adjective

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But when she called back, Brinsley was determined to tall her about his minted screenwriter status.

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They also love Christmas, and are determined to make it cheerful and to give gifts.

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I have chickened out twice, and I am determined not to back down.

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If you are determined to expel all comfort from your house, be a Drunkard; and you will soon do it effectually.

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The arrival of General Washington arrested the disorder, and determined the victory on our side.

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We took the wind through the night, and in the morning we were eighty miles from Corfu, which I determined to reach by rowing.

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The chiefs fought fiercely, like men who know that their fate is sealed, and are determined to sell their lives dearly.

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Mother was of a determined disposition, and seldom failed to solve a domestic problem.

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British Dictionary definitions for determined (1 of 2)

determined

/ (dɪˈtɜːmɪnd) /

adjective

of unwavering mind; resolute; firm

Derived forms of determined

determinedly, adverb determinedness, noun

British Dictionary definitions for determined (2 of 2)

determine

/ (dɪˈtɜːmɪn) /

verb

to settle or decide (an argument, question, etc) conclusively, as by referring to an authority

(tr) to ascertain or conclude, esp after observation or consideration

(tr) to shape or influence; give direction to experience often determines ability

(tr) to fix in scope, extent, variety, etc the river determined the edge of the property

to make or cause to make a decision he determined never to marry

(tr) logic to define or limit (a notion) by adding or requiring certain features or characteristics

(tr) geometry to fix or specify the position, form, or configuration of two points determine a line

mainly law to come or bring to an end, as an estate or interest in land

(tr) to decide (a legal action or dispute)

Word Origin for determine

C14: from Old French determiner, from Latin dētermināre to set boundaries to, from de- + termināre to limit; see terminate

Idioms and Phrases with determined

determine

see bound and determined.

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Definition for determined (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), de·ter·mined, de·ter·min·ing.

verb (used without object), de·ter·mined, de·ter·min·ing.

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Definition for determined (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), de·ter·mined, de·ter·min·ing.

verb (used without object), de·ter·mined, de·ter·min·ing.

Origin of determine

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