Determine vs. Determinate
Difference Between Determine and Determinate
Determineverb
To set the boundaries or limits of.
Determinateadjective
Distinct, clearly defined.
Determineverb
To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
Determinateadjective
Fixed, set, unvarying.
Determineverb
To fix the form or character of; to shape; to prescribe imperatively; to regulate; to settle.
Determinateadjective
(biology) Of growth: ending once a genetically predetermined structure has formed.
Determineverb
To fix the course of; to impel and direct; with a remoter object preceded by to.
Determinateadjective
Conclusive; decisive; positive.
Determineverb
To bring to a conclusion, as a question or controversy; to settle authoritative or judicial sentence; to decide.
The court has determined the cause.Determinateadjective
(obsolete) Determined or resolved upon.
Determineverb
To resolve on; to have a fixed intention of; also, to cause to come to a conclusion or decision; to lead.
I determined to go home at once.Determinateadjective
Of determined purpose; resolute.
Determineverb
(logic) To define or limit by adding a differentia.
Determinatenoun
(philosophy) A single state of a particular determinable attribute.
Determineverb
(obsolete) To bring to an end; to finish.
Determinateverb
(obsolete) To bring to an end; to determine.
Determineverb
after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study;
find the product of two numbersThe physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel PrizeDeterminateadjective
precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause;
a determinate distancea determinate numberdeterminate variations in animalsDetermineverb
shape or influence; give direction to;
experience often determines abilitymold public opinionDeterminateadjective
not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex;
determinate growthDetermineverb
fix conclusively or authoritatively;
set the rulesDeterminateadjective
supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement;
a definitive verdicta determinate answer to the problemDetermineverb
decide upon or fix definitely;
fix the variablesspecify the parametersDetermineverb
reach, make, or come to a decision about something;
We finally decided after lengthy deliberationsDetermineverb
fix in scope; fix the boundaries of; the tree determines the border of the property
Determineverb
settle conclusively; come to terms;
We finally settled the argumentDetermineverb
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort;
I want to see whether she speaks FrenchSee whether it worksfind out if he speaks RussianCheck whether the train leaves on time
