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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OTHER WORDS FROM determined
de·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, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for determined
determined
/ (dɪˈtɜːmɪnd) /
adjective
of unwavering mind; resolute; firm
Derived forms of determined
determinedly, adverbdeterminedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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