DETERMINATE Synonyms: 154 Similar and Opposite Words

determinate

adjective

di-ˈtər-mə-nət

Definition of determinate

as in certain

having been established and usually not subject to change a determinate order of succession to the throne

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as in limited

having distinct or certain limits contestants have a determinate length of time to answer the questions

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Recent Examples of determinate Pruning is unnecessary because determinate tomatoes only grow to a certain height and then stop producing foliage. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 Plants tend to grow taller than determinate types and are commonly pruned to maintain a single central stem. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Compassionate release emerged from the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, a statute better known for eliminating parole and ushering in the modern era of determinate sentencing. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 Tomato cages are best used for low-maintenance, determinate, and bushy tomatoes, and are overall easier to set up than stakes. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for determinate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinate

Adjective

People with the second phenotype, called durable, might have grown up in a predictable world—for example, a strict religious sect or just a family that experienced little change—and developed only certain coping strategies as a result.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Whether the 6-foot-9, 240-pound former Purdue forward actually enters the game is less certain.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of certain

Adjective

Taiwan remains the most explosive issue in the relationship—and its very danger is what creates the mutual incentive to keep it stable.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The suspect was listed in stable condition at the hospital, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of stable

Adjective

However, any potential signal is expected to be faint and can be obscured by cosmic variance, the statistical uncertainty that arises when observations cover only a finite portion of the universe.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
For many, being told that life is a series of dark trade-offs in a deadly struggle over finite resources does not sound far-fetched at all.

— Via Haymarket Books, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of finite

Adjective

Every transformer on the grid—from the cylinders perched on utility lines to the big spiky devices at substations—trades voltage for current at a fixed ratio.

— Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
For seniors living on a fixed income, those costs can quickly add up.

— Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of fixed

Adjective

The recurring shape adds another detail for researchers examining reports of unexplained objects near restricted locations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
The money was moved into a restricted account in Qatar intended to ensure that Iran could only spend the funds on humanitarian goods.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of restricted

Adjective

Jacob Rodriguez, Jordyn Brooks, Chris Johnson and Phillips look like definite foundational players, and Robinson is trending in the right direction.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Still, there’s no solid definite word as to who might fill Lin’s vacancy.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of definite

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