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1. determinate
adjective. ['dɪˈtɝːməˌneɪt'] precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause.
Antonyms
- nonstandard
Etymology
- determinatus (Latin)
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Rhymes with Determinate
- exterminate
- germinate
Sentences with determinate
1. Verb, base form
To determinate acre-feet, multiply the width of the pond in feet times the length times the average depth.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Moria is a determinate tomato, and the fruit tend to ripen all at once over the compact plant.
3. Adjective
Bearing in 80 days, it's a heavy producer and a determinate variety.
Quotes about determinate
1. In fact, the mere act of opening the box will determine the state of thecat, although in this case there were three determinate states the catcould be in: these being Alive, Dead, and Bloody Furious.
- Terry Pratchett, Lords and Ladies
2. determinate
adjective. ['dɪˈtɝːməˌneɪt'] supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement.
Synonyms
- definitive
Antonyms
- inconclusiveness
- indecisive
Etymology
- determinatus (Latin)
3. determinate
adjective. ['dɪˈtɝːməˌneɪt'] not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex.
Antonyms
- implicit
Etymology
- determinatus (Latin)