Associations to the word «Determinate»

Wiktionary

DETERMINATE, adjective. Distinct, clearly defined. [from 14th c.]
DETERMINATE, adjective. Fixed, set, unvarying. [from 16th c.]
DETERMINATE, adjective. (biology) Of growth: ending once a genetically predetermined structure has formed.
DETERMINATE, adjective. Conclusive; decisive; positive
DETERMINATE, adjective. (obsolete) Determined or resolved upon.
DETERMINATE, adjective. Of determined purpose; resolute.
DETERMINATE, noun. (philosophy) A single state of a particular determinable attribute.
DETERMINATE, verb. (obsolete) To bring to an end; to determine.

Dictionary definition

DETERMINATE, adjective. Precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause; "a determinate distance"; "a determinate number"; "determinate variations in animals".
DETERMINATE, adjective. Not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex; "determinate growth".
DETERMINATE, adjective. Supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement; "a definitive verdict"; "a determinate answer to the problem".

Wise words

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