Determinate

Pronunciation: /dɪˈtɜːrməˌneɪt/

Determinate (adjective)

  1. having clear and exact limits or form.
  2. having a fixed and predictable result or conclusion.
  3. describing plants that stop growing after reaching a certain size.

Examples

  • The rules were determinate and easy to follow.
  • Her goals were determinate, leaving no room for confusion.

Common collocations: determinate rules, determinate goals, determinate result, determinate score, determinate growth

Synonyms of Determinate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Determinate

  • when something is not clearly defined
  • when something lacks clarity or precision