determined
[dih-tur-mind]
- resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
- decided; settled; resolved.
- Grammar. (of a phonetic feature) predictable from its surrounding context.
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Origin of determined
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Contemporary Examples
Ted Cruz determinedly took a position of all-out opposition.
In the midst of this maelstrom came a strange and determinedly anachronistic new novel by William Goldman.
“We will respond to the threat of climate change,” President Obama said determinedly during his address.
Here, Cattrall casts off every remnant of glamour and determinedly mines her ugly side.
Historical Examples
Usually, at such times, she buried it determinedly under work.
DustMr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
The next morning she was coolly polite and Dillon determinedly genial.
The HarborErnest Poole
No, Charlie,” she went on determinedly, “I stand by my boys.
The Law-BreakersRidgwell Cullum
Bentley squared his shoulders and spoke quietly and determinedly.
The Mind MasterArthur J. Burks
He knew he was lying, knew that the other knew it too, but he went on determinedly.
determined
- of unwavering mind; resolute; firm
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Word Origin and History for determinedly
determined
adj.
1560s, "decided," past participle adjective from determine. Meaning "limited" is from c.1600; that of "characterized by resolution" is from c.1600, of actions; 1772, of persons.
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