Determinate
[dɪ'tɜːmɪnət] or [dɪ'tɝmɪnət]
Definition
(adj.) precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause; 'a determinate distance'; 'a determinate number'; 'determinate variations in animals' .
(adj.) not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex; 'determinate growth' .
Editor: Sonya--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Having defined limits; not uncertain or arbitrary; fixed; established; definite.
(a.) Conclusive; decisive; positive.
(a.) Determined or resolved upon.
(a.) Of determined purpose; resolute.
(v. t.) To bring to an end; to determine. See Determine.
Typist: Shelley
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [1]. Determine, definite, fixed, limited, settled, established, explicit, positive, express, absolute, certain.[2]. Decisive, conclusive, definitive, decided.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
[See DEFINITE]
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Examples
- There is one continuous behavior, proceeding from a more uncertain, divided, hesitating state to a more overt, determinate, or complete state. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- If it brings about certain consequences, certain determinate changes, in the world, it is accepted as valid. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
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