determined

[ dih-tur-mind ]

adjective

1. resolute; staunch:

   the determined defenders of the Alamo.

   Synonyms: unfaltering, inflexible

2. decided; settled; resolved.
3. Grammar. (of a phonetic feature) predictable from its surrounding context.

determined

/ dɪˈtɜːmɪnd /

adjective

1. 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·termined·ness noun
• postde·termined adjective
• unde·termined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of determined¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; determine + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Using an array of advanced imaging techniques, Dr. Aksay and colleagues identified the neurons that participate in controlling the animals' gaze and then determined how these neurons are wired together.

From Science Daily

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is "determined" British border checks in Calais will continue.

From BBC

Camilla Born, who has been part of the UK’s negotiating team and helped run COP26 in Glasgow, believes that the future talks will be determined by the new economics of energy, not the politics of meetings.

From BBC

The 2006 analysis determined that the leading evidence for fluoride’s effect on bone strength pointed to lifetime exposure to fluoride at concentrations at or exceeding 4 milligrams per liter, which is more than five times the concentration in fluoridated tap water.

From Los Angeles Times

DWP staff first notified the public, and its own Board of Commissioners, about the methane leak in an August 2020 meeting, despite having determined a full year earlier that there was leakage because of a worn seal.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• decisive
• dogged
• purposeful
• resolute
• resolved
• serious
• single-minded
• steadfast
• strong-willed
• stubborn
• tenacious