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Determinate

/dɪˈtɜːmɪneɪt/

A single state of a particular determinable attribute.

📖 Definitions of "Determinate"

noun
  1. 1

    A single state of a particular determinable attribute.

adjective
  1. 1

    Distinct, clearly defined.

  2. 2

    Fixed, set, unvarying.

  3. 3

    Of growth: ending once a genetically predetermined structure has formed.

  4. 4

    Conclusive; decisive; positive.

🔄 Synonyms of "Determinate"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
definitivenoundetermining finally, conclusive, decisive
conclusiveProviding an end to something; decisive.
fixedUnable to move; unmovable.
cymose(botany) having a cyme, a usually flat-topped flower cluster in which the main and branch stems each end in a flower that opens before those below it or to its side.

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WordDefinition
indeterminatenounNot accurately determined or determinable.
undeterminedNot determined; not settled; not decided.

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WordDefinition
definitivedetermining finally, conclusive, decisive
conclusiveProviding an end to something; decisive.
fixedUnable to move; unmovable.
cymose(botany) having a cyme, a usually flat-topped flower cluster in which the main and branch stems each end in a flower that opens before those below it or to its side.
determinedverbDecided; resolute, possessing much determination; dogged.
specificExplicit or definite.
specifiedThoroughly explained.
particularSpecific; discrete; concrete.
committedObligated or locked in (often, but not necessarily, by a pledge) to some course of action.
resoluteFirm, unyielding, determined.
determineverbTo ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
term(medicine, colloquial) Born or delivered at term.
finiteHaving an end or limit; (of a quantity) constrained by bounds; (of a set) whose number of elements is a natural number.
identifiedthe second studio album by Vanessa Hudgens, released on June 24, 2008 in Japan.
definedHaving a definition or value.
definitenounFree from any doubt.
certainnounSure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something.
decidednounDetermined; resolute.
limitednounWith certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.
settledComfortable and at ease, especially after a period of change or unrest.

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