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DETERMINED

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Determined.

How to pronounce determined:

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Determined - as an adjective

Having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
undetermined16

Determined - as an adjective satellite

Characterized by great determination

Example: "A struggle against a determined enemy"

Devoting full strength and concentrated attention to

Example: "Made continued and determined efforts to find and destroy enemy headquarters"

Determined or decided upon as by an authority

Example: "Date and place are already determined"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dictated12set3

Strongly motivated to succeed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compulsive19driven10

Determined - as a verb

To set the boundaries or limits of.

To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.

To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.

To fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to.

Example: "The news of his father's illness determined him to depart immediately."

To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.

Example: "The court has determined the cause."

To resolve on; to have a fixed intention of; also, to cause to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.

Example: "I determined to go home at once."

To define or limit by adding a differentia.

To bring to an end; to finish.

Example Sentences

"She was determined to finish the marathon."
"He showed a determined attitude to overcome his fears."
"The team made a determined effort to win the championship."
"Despite the obstacles, she remained determined to achieve her goals."
"The determined detective refused to give up on solving the case."
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Word Game Points

Is DETERMINED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, determined is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETERMINED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DETERMINED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, determined is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETERMINED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DETERMINED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, determined is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETERMINED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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