Determined: meaning, definitions and examples

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determined

 

[ dɪˈtəːmɪnd ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

Synonyms

persistent, resolute, unwavering

Examples of usage

  • I was determined to finish the race, no matter how difficult it was.
  • She was determined to succeed in her career despite the obstacles.
  • We remained determined to find a solution to the problem.
Context #2 | Adjective

characteristic

Showing a strong desire to follow a particular plan of action.

Synonyms

committed, dedicated, driven

Examples of usage

  • He had a determined look on his face as he approached the challenge.
  • The team showed a determined effort to win the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "determined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 determinado

🇮🇳 निर्धारित

🇩🇪 entschlossen

🇮🇩 bertekad

🇺🇦 рішучий

🇵🇱 zdeterminowany

🇯🇵 決定された

🇫🇷 déterminé

🇪🇸 decidido

🇹🇷 kararlı

🇰🇷 결정된

🇸🇦 مصمم

🇨🇿 rozhodnutý

🇸🇰 odhodlaný

🇨🇳 决定的

🇸🇮 odločen

🇮🇸 ákveðinn

🇰🇿 шешімді

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილი

🇦🇿 qəti

🇲🇽 decidido

Etymology

The word 'determined' originated from the verb 'determine' which comes from the Latin word 'determinare', meaning 'to limit, fix, or define'. Over time, the word evolved to represent a strong sense of purpose and resolve. The adjective 'determined' has been used in English since the 15th century to describe individuals who are resolute and unwavering in their decisions and actions.

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

Word Frequency Rank

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