determined

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adjective

de·​ter·​mined di-ˈtər-mənd How to pronounce determined (audio)
dē-
Synonyms of determined
1
: having reached a decision : firmly resolved
was determined to become a pilot
is determined not to let it happen again
2
a
: showing determination
a determined effort
b
: characterized by determination
… will deter all but the most determined thief.—Security World
determinedly
di-ˈtər-mənd-lē How to pronounce determined (audio)
-mə-nəd-lē, 
dē-
adverb
determinedness
di-ˈtər-mənd-nəs How to pronounce determined (audio)
dē-
noun

determined

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past tense and past participle of determine

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Adjective We are making a determined effort to correct our mistakes. his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken
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After a period abroad, Ingunn returned determined to breathe life back into this corner of Lofoten. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 Looking ahead, Rizzo is determined to embrace the future while honoring Saget's memory. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 The overwhelming problem of plastic From flax that can be used in clothing and cars to robotic skimmers to stricter laws, determined researchers, activists and volunteers fight an industry intent on making more plastic. — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 That witness said Foss left a cellphone behind after their interaction, which was later determined to have belonged to Lussier. — Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for determined

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see determine

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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The first known use of determined was circa 1616

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determined

adjective
de·​ter·​mined di-ˈtər-mənd How to pronounce determined (audio)
1
: having reached a decision : firmly resolved
determined to be a pilot
2
: not weak or uncertain
a very determined opponent
determinedly
-mən-dlē How to pronounce determined (audio)
-mə-nəd-lē
adverb
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