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1. (adj.) determinate
having defined limits; definite.
2. determinate
settled; positive.
3. determinate
conclusive; final.
4. determinate
(of an inflorescence) having the primary and each secondary stem ending in a flower or bud.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < L dēterminātus, ptp. of dētermināre. See determine , -ate1)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) determinate
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"
2. (adj) determinate
not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex
"determinate growth"
3. (adj) definitive, determinate
supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
"a definitive verdict"; "a determinate answer to the problem"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) determinate
having defined limits; not uncertain or arbitrary; fixed; established; definite
2. (adj) determinate
conclusive; decisive; positive
3. (adj) determinate
determined or resolved upon
4. (adj) determinate
of determined purpose; resolute
5. (verb) determinate
to bring to an end; to determine. See Determine
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