Determinate

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Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

Definitions of determinate

adjective describes a quality or attribute of a noun, in this case, determinate describes something that is fixed or definite

Example Sentences

A1 She has a determinate schedule for her daily routine.

A2 The determinate answer to the math problem was 42.

B1 The determinate outcome of the experiment was unexpected.

B2 The determinate cause of the issue was a faulty wiring.

C1 His determinate decision to pursue a career in medicine never wavered.

C2 The determinate solution to the complex problem required extensive research.

Examples of determinate in a Sentence

formal The determinate factor in this equation is the value of x.

informal It's pretty determinate that we're going to the beach tomorrow.

slang I'm determinate on getting that promotion at work.

figurative Love is not always determinate by logic or reason.

Grammatical Forms of determinate

past tense

determined

plural

determinates

comparative

more determinate

superlative

most determinate

present tense

determines

future tense

will determine

perfect tense

has determined

continuous tense

is determining

singular

determinate

positive degree

determinate

infinitive

to determinate

gerund

determinating

participle

determinating

Origin and Evolution of determinate

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'determinate' originated from Latin 'determinatus' which is derived from the verb 'determinare' meaning 'to limit or define'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'determinate' has evolved to also mean 'having a clear and definite purpose or outcome' in addition to its original meaning of 'being limited or defined'.