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determined

[dih-tur-mind]

adjective

  1. resolute; staunch.

    the determined defenders of the Alamo.

  2. decided; settled; resolved.

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



determined

/ dɪˈtɜːmɪnd /

adjective

  1. of unwavering mind; resolute; firm

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Other Word Forms

  • determinedly adverb
  • determinedness noun
  • postdetermined adjective
  • undetermined adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of determined1

First recorded in 1490–1500; determine + -ed 2
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Example Sentences

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While Belarus and Russia can now compete in Para ice hockey competitions, at this late stage of the qualification cycle, the six teams for November's Paralympic Games qualification tournament have already been determined.

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The Kremlin is determined to take control, at the very least, of the entire Donbas region in eastern Ukraine.

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The next year, he and some of his tribesmen joined the SDF determined to exact revenge and regain control of their tribal lands.

The amateur detective is determined to uncover the truth with the help of Inspector Nonsense and Constable Silly.

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A spokesperson for Miliband's department said the UK government remained "determined to bring down bills, for good, and stand by our commitments".

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When To Use

What does determined mean?

Determined means firmly set in one’s decision or course of action, especially with the aim of achieving a particular goal.Someone who’s determined to do something is extremely motivated and unlikely to quit or change their mind. Someone who’s determined in general has a very strong desire to achieve their goals.Someone who’s determined in this way is said to be showing determination—the quality of being firm in one’s purpose.Determined is also the past tense form of the verb determine, meaning to decide or settle in an authoritative way or conclude after observation. The term undetermined uses this sense of the word. Something that’s undetermined has not been conclusively decided or settled. (It’s not used to describe someone who’s not particularly motivated.)Example: I am absolutely determined to finish this race, even if I have to crawl across the finish line.

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