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determination

 

[ dɪˌtəːmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental strength

The process of establishing something exactly by calculation or research. It can also refer to a firmness of purpose or resoluteness. Determination can be seen as a quality that makes someone continue trying to do something, even if it is difficult.

Synonyms

perseverance, resolve, tenacity

Examples of usage

  • Her determination to succeed in her career is admirable.
  • Despite facing many obstacles, his determination never wavered.
Context #2 | Noun

decision

The act of deciding definitely and firmly. It can also refer to the result of such an act of decision-making.

Synonyms

conclusion, decision, judgment

Examples of usage

  • After much consideration, she made the determination to move to a new city.
  • The board of directors reached a determination regarding the company's future.
Context #3 | Noun

biology

The process of establishing the exact nature of an organism or object.

Synonyms

classification, identification, recognition

Examples of usage

  • The determination of the species of the bird was a complex task for the researchers.

Translations

Translations of the word "determination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 determinação

🇮🇳 संकल्प

🇩🇪 Entschlossenheit

🇮🇩 penentuan

🇺🇦 рішучість

🇵🇱 determinacja

🇯🇵 決意 (けつい)

🇫🇷 détermination

🇪🇸 determinación

🇹🇷 kararlılık

🇰🇷 결심 (결단력)

🇸🇦 تصميم

🇨🇿 odhodlání

🇸🇰 odhodlanie

🇨🇳 决心 (juéxīn)

🇸🇮 odločnost

🇮🇸 ákvörðun

🇰🇿 шешім

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილება

🇦🇿 qərar

🇲🇽 determinación

Etymology

The word 'determination' has its roots in the Latin word 'determinatio', which means 'setting bounds, fixed limit'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, originally used in a mathematical sense. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the concept of resolve and decision-making. The term has been widely used in various fields, from science to psychology, to describe the process of reaching a conclusion or showing firmness of purpose.

See also: determinability, determinable, determine, determined, determinedly, determiner, determinist, indeterminacy, indeterminate, indeterminateness, predetermine, predetermined, undetermined.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,287, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.