Definitions for determinate
dɪˈtɜr mə nɪtde·ter·mi·nate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. determinateadjective

   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. determinateadjective

   not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex

   "determinate growth"

3. definitive, determinateadjective

   supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement

   "a definitive verdict"; "a determinate answer to the problem"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. determinatenoun

   A single state of a particular determinable attribute.

2. determinateadjective

   Distinct, clearly defined.

3. determinateadjective

   Fixed, set, unvarying.

4. determinateadjective

   Of growth: ending once a genetically predetermined structure has formed.

5. Etymology: From determinatus, perfect passive participle of determino.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Determinateadjective

   Etymology: determinatus, Latin.

   1. Limited; determined.

   Demonstrations in numbers, if they are not more evident and exact than in extension, yet they are more general in their use, and determinate in their application. John Locke.

   To make all the planets move about the sun in circular orbs, there must be given to each, by a determinate impulse, those present particular degrees of velocity which they now have, in proportion to their distances from the sun, and to the quantity of the solar matter. Richard Bentley, Sermons.

   2. Established; settled by rule; positive.

   Scriptures are read before the time of divine service and, without either choice or stint, appointed by any determinate order. Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 19.

   3. Decisive; conclusive.

   I’ th’ progress of this business,
   E’re a determinate resolution, he,
   I mean the bishop, did require a respite. William Shakespeare, Henry VIII.

   4. Fixed; resolute.

   Like men disused in a long peace, more determinate to do, than skilful how to do. Philip Sidney.

   5. Resolved.

   My determinate voyage is mere extravagancy. William Shakespeare.

2. To DETERMINATEverb

   To limit; to fix; to determine; to terminate.

   Etymology: determiner, French.

   The fly slow hours shall not determinate
   The dateless limit of thy dear exile. William Shakespeare, Richard II.

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1. determinate

   In logic and philosophy (especially metaphysics), a property is a characteristic of an object; a red object is said to have the property of redness. The property may be considered a form of object in its own right, able to possess other properties. A property, however, differs from individual objects in that it may be instantiated, and often in more than one object. It differs from the logical/mathematical concept of class by not having any concept of extensionality, and from the philosophical concept of class in that a property is considered to be distinct from the objects which possess it. Understanding how different individual entities (or particulars) can in some sense have some of the same properties is the basis of the problem of universals.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Determinateadjective

   having defined limits; not uncertain or arbitrary; fixed; established; definite

2. Determinateadjective

   conclusive; decisive; positive

3. Determinateadjective

   determined or resolved upon

4. Determinateadjective

   of determined purpose; resolute

5. Determinateverb

   to bring to an end; to determine. See Determine

6. Etymology: [L. determinatus, p. p. of determinare. See Determine.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Determinate

   既定の in Japanese.

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on June 16, 2019  

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Determinate

   with well-defined outlines or distinct limits: fixed: marked out.

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How to pronounce determinate?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of determinate in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of determinate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of determinate in a Sentence

1. Cicero:

   Every stage of human life, except the last, is marked out by certain and defined limits; old age alone has no precise and determinate boundary.

2. Marco Rubio:

   Obviously I have ties to Las Vegas that run deep given my time growing up here. ... but I'm not sure that's going to be enough to simply be a determinate factor in the caucus, i think it's going to be like every other candidate that's coming in, we're going to have to compete hard.

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