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.

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Origin of determined

First recorded in 1490–1500; determine + -ed²

SYNONYMS FOR determined

1. inflexible, unfaltering, unwavering.

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Related formsde·ter·mined·ly

[dih-tur-mind-lee, -muh-nid-lee] /dɪˈtɜr mɪnd li, -mə nɪd li/, adverbde·ter·mined·ness, nounpost·de·ter·mined, adjectiveun·de·ter·mined, adjective

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Ted Cruz determinedly took a position of all-out opposition.
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In the midst of this maelstrom came a strange and determinedly anachronistic new novel by William Goldman.
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“We will respond to the threat of climate change,” President Obama said determinedly during his address.
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Here, Cattrall casts off every remnant of glamour and determinedly mines her ugly side.
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"I think I must go," she said hurriedly, after a glance at his determinedly altruistic profile.
The Street of Seven Stars|Mary Roberts Rinehart
He was found under a bed, and hurried to get away, being most determinedly chased by the energetic landlord.
The Strand Magazine, Vol. VII, Issue 39, March 1894|Various
"Glad they're enjoying it," he gave back with a disgruntled air that Ruth determinedly ignored.
The Innocent Adventuress|Mary Hastings Bradley
"I think she is a little more herself to-day," he would say determinedly, till David wondered to hear him.
Tommy and Grizel|J.M. Barrie
We ask ourselves, whence the courage which inspired us to face so determinedly what was before us?
Through Shot and Flame|J. D. Kestell.

British Dictionary definitions for determinedly

determined

/ (dɪˈtɜːmɪnd) /

adjective

of unwavering mind; resolute; firm

Derived Formsdeterminedly, adverbdeterminedness, noun

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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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