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determined
[ dih-tur-mind ]
adjective
- resolute; staunch:
the determined defenders of the Alamo.
Synonyms: unfaltering, inflexible
- decided; settled; resolved.
- Grammar. (of a phonetic feature) predictable from its surrounding context.
determined
/ dɪˈtɜːmɪnd /
adjective
- of unwavering mind; resolute; firm
Derived Forms
- deˈterminedness, noun
- deˈterminedly, adverb
Other Words From
- de·ter·mined·ly [dih-, tur, -mind-lee, -m, uh, -nid-lee], adverb
- de·termined·ness noun
- postde·termined adjective
- unde·termined adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of determined1
Example Sentences
“Someone is determined to keep Bill Cosby off TV,” she continued.
But Ramos seemed only more determined to become a police officer.
Divided and drained by war, Syrian Christians are determined to celebrate for the first time in four years.
But when she called back, Brinsley was determined to tall her about his minted screenwriter status.
They also love Christmas, and are determined to make it cheerful and to give gifts.
The significance of time is determined by the movement of any selection, or, in other words, the rhythm.
But the strength of his arm, and the bravery of his heart could not have defended him long against their determined attack.
Wharton smiled at this littleness in so great a man, but determined that he should feel the power he despised.
They determined that an offensive war should be carried on against them, and voted to raise 90 men!
The seeds, however, are so small that the variety to which they belong cannot be determined except by planting or sowing them.
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