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determinate.

Distinct, clearly defined.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/dɪˈtɜːmɪnət/UK
  1. Distinct, clearly defined.

    not-comparable
  2. Fixed, determined, set, unvarying.

    not-comparable
  3. Of growth: ending once a genetically predetermined structure has formed.

    not-comparable
  4. Conclusive; decisive; positive.

    not-comparable
  5. Determined or resolved upon.

    not-comparable · obsolete
  6. Of determined purpose; resolute.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

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

noun/dɪˈtɜːmɪnət/UK
  1. A single state of a particular determinable attribute.

Where this word comes from

From a substantivation of the above adjective. See -ate (noun-forming suffix) for more.

verb/dɪˈtɜːmɪnət/UK
  1. To bring to an end; to determine.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle English determinaten, from determinat + -en, see Etymology 1 and -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more. Compare French déterminer.

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