determinate

Meaning

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Distinct, clearly defined.
2. (not-comparable) Fixed, determined, set, unvarying.
3. (not-comparable) Of growth: ending once a genetically predetermined structure has formed.
4. (not-comparable) Conclusive; decisive; positive.
5. (not-comparable, obsolete) Determined or resolved upon.
6. (not-comparable) Of determined purpose; resolute.

Noun

A single state of a particular determinable attribute.

Verb

To bring to an end; to determine.

Synonyms

fixed

definite

established

definitive

final

set

defined

stated

distinct

finite

formed

given

hard

imposed

net

ordained

posed

prescribed

pronounced

resilient

resolute

resolved

special

specific

specified

supreme

surefooted

sure-footed

terminal

tough

ultimate

unalterable

unappealable

appointed

unshaken

bounded

certain

concrete

definable

determinable

determined

dictated

Translations

determinado

festgelegt

bestimmt

kesin

belirli

kati

decisivo

teqez

begrenzt

definitivo

déterminé

καθορισμένος

hudutlu

mahdut

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪˈtɜːmɪnət/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: determinate

In summary

From Middle English determinate, determynat, determinat, from Latin dēterminātus, perfect passive participle of dēterminō (“I limit, set bounds”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) for more.