Sekirov Dictionary

determinate

/dɪˈtɜːmɪnət/

adjective 6
noun 1
verb 1
forms 3

adjective6

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Fixed, determined, set, unvarying.
- […] hym have ye taken by the hondes of vnrightewes persones / after he was delivered by the determinat counsell and fore knoweledge of God / and have crucified and slayne hym / […] — 1526
Of growth: ending once a genetically predetermined structure has formed.
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Distinct, clearly defined.
- Quantity of words and a determinate number of feet. — 1668
Conclusive; decisive; positive.
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Of determined purpose; resolute.
- More determinate to do than skilfull how to do. — 1587
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(no longer used) Determined or resolved upon.
- My determinate voyage. — 1601

noun1

A single state of a particular determinable attribute.

verb1

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(no longer used) To bring to an end; to determine.
- The sly, slow hours shall not determinate / The dateless limit of thy dear exile. — 1595

forms

determinated · determinating · determinates

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