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- [dih-tur-mind]
- /dɪˈtɜr mɪnd/
- /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-tur-mind]
- /dɪˈtɜr mɪnd/
Definitions of determined word
- adjective determined If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you. 3
- adjective determined of unwavering mind; resolute; firm 3
- adjective determined having one's mind made up; decided; resolved 2
- adjective determined resolute; unwavering 2
- adjective determined decided; settled; resolved. 1
- adjective determined Grammar. (of a phonetic feature) predictable from its surrounding context. 1
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Origin of determined
First appearance:
before 1490 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1490-1500; determine + -ed2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Determined
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
determined popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
determined usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for determined
adj determined
- tenacious — holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
- stubborn — unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.
- dogged — doggoned; damned; confounded: Well, I'll be dogged!
- steadfast — fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze.
- resolute — firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion: Her parents wanted her to marry, but she was focused on her education and remained resolute.
adjective determined
- gritty — consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy.
- indomitable — that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.
- untiring — tireless, indefatigable
- heroic — Also, heroical. of, relating to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine.
- driven — past participle of drive.
Antonyms for determined
adj determined
- irresolute — not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.
- undetermined — resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
- changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- undecided — not decided or determined.
adverb determined
- goalless — the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.
- unanchored — any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.
- unmoored — to loose (a vessel) from moorings or anchorage.
- directionless — the act or an instance of directing.
- adrift — If a boat is adrift, it is floating on the water and is not tied to anything or controlled by anyone.
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