determinedadj.
/dᵻˈtəːmᵻnd/, U.S. /dəˈtərmənd/, /diˈtərmənd/ 1. Terminated, ended.
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the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > end or conclusion > [adjective] > come or brought to an end
past1340
consummatea1500
determined1581
finished1582
overpassed1582
overspent1597
ended1598
spent1609
expired1631
terminate1639
winded1642
petered-out1971
1581 J. Bell tr. W. Haddon & J. Foxe Against Jerome Osorius 444 Albeit the thing itselfe..be past, and ye tyme thereof determined.
2. Limited, restricted:
a. as to extent.
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the world > relative properties > kind or sort > individual character or quality > quality of being special or restricted in application > quality of being restricted or limited > [adjective]
narroweOE
restraint1445
modifiedc1485
limitate1541
restricteda1550
strait-laced1549
scant1556
circumcised1561
contract1561
restrained1578
determinate1586
limited1590
restrict1597
strict1597
confined1605
determineda1616
limitary1620
prescript1645
modificated1646
circumscribed1647
conscribed1654
limitated1654
reserved1654
coarctated1655
straiteneda1665
unabsolute1694
stinted1710
bounded1711
contracted1711
cramped1741
special1815
municipal1856
fine-cut1894
stingy1927
a1616 W. Shakespeare Measure for Measure (1623) iii. i. 68 Perpetuall durance, a restraint..To a determin'd scope. View more context for this quotation
a1807 W. Wordsworth Prelude (1959) i. 40 'Tis a theme Single and of determined bounds.
b. as to freedom of action or choice; conditioned.
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1871 R. H. Hutton Ess. (1877) I. 53 Fails to render such a fact as free-will in the offspring of absolutely determined natures even conceivable.
3. Decided, settled, fixed; decided or resolved upon.
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the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > absence of doubt, confidence > assured fact, certainty > [adjective] > conclusive, final
definitivec1386
last1509
peremptory1532
determinate1533
peremptorc1550
determined1561
concludent1571
finitive1593
concluding1620
conclusive1649
ultimate1688
undiscussible1860
unarguable1881
1561 T. Norton tr. J. Calvin Inst. Christian Relig. ii. f. 113 Let vs hold for determined, that the life of man is instructed in the law.
1576 A. Fleming tr. Solon in Panoplie Epist. 193 He mangled him selfe to cloake his determined mischiefe.
1602 T. Fitzherbert Apol. 21 a So farre as my determined breuity wil permit.
1603 G. Owen Descr. Penbrokshire (1891) 197 [I] fall into my determyned matter to speake of Pembrokshire.
1650 Bp. J. Taylor Rule of Holy Living (1727) iii. §4. 173 It is a determined rule in divinity.
1836 J. Gilbert Christian Atonem. ix. 362 Some determined bias must have existed.
4. Appointed, ordained; fixed beforehand.
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the mind > will > necessity > fate or destiny as determining events > [adjective] > fated or predestined
born1357
destinablec1374
destinalc1374
fatalc1374
predestinatec1384
foreordainedc1420
ordinate?a1425
destiny?1473
preordinatea1475
prefinitec1475
pointed1523
predestined1545
determined1546
ordinated1562
predestinated1571
preordained?1580
fore-appointeda1586
predeterminate1601
predetermined1601
destinated1604
destinate1605
destined1609
predesigned1668
predefinite1678
cut and dry1710
fated1715
weirded1820
laid-down1839
foreordinated1858
predesignated1883
predestinatory1893
preset1926
predefined1929
predestine1962
bashert1963
1546 Wycklyffes Wycket sig. A.iii The chosen..shalbe made whyte tyll a tyme determyned.
1559 W. Cuningham Cosmogr. Glasse 25 Not any determined, or appointed measure, as a yarde, a furlong.
1580 J. Lyly Euphues & his Eng. (new ed.) f. 31v Caused all the companye to breake off their determined pastimes.
1612 T. Taylor Αρχὴν Ἁπάντων: Comm. Epist. Paul to Titus i. 3 They are so by the determined counsell of God.
a1616 W. Shakespeare Henry VI, Pt. 1 (1623) iv. vi. 9 To my determin'd time thou gau'st new date. View more context for this quotation
5. Defined, definite, exact; distinctly marked or laid down; fixed.
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the world > relative properties > kind or sort > individual character or quality > the quality of being specific > [adjective] > definite or determinate
firm1377
determinatec1386
certain1393
determinablec1400
precisec1443
finite1493
well-defined1551
definite1553
determined1570
set1594
perfixed1601
formed1605
punctual1615
well-marked1620
definitive1624
determinated1635
determinativea1676
clear-cut1843
1570 J. Dee in H. Billingsley tr. Euclid Elements Geom. Math. Præf. sig. *j If a Poynt moue from a determined situation.
1582 S. Batman Vppon Bartholome, De Proprietatibus Rerum iii. xx. 21 If it had a determined savour..it might not take the savour of another thing.
1690 J. Locke Ess. Humane Understanding iii. xi. 259 Names..having so setled determined Significations.
1726 G. Leoni tr. L. B. Alberti Architecture II. 55 a Others set apart a certain determined place of burial.
1733 D. Neal Hist. Puritans II. 375 Oaths ought to be explicit, and the words as clear and determined as possible.
1789 W. Gilpin Observ. River Wye (ed. 2) 10 A body of water..wearing any determined form.
1796 Instr. & Regulations Cavalry 100 The determined line on which the pivots of the column are to stand.
1891 Ld. Rosebery Pitt xi. 194 Some cynical offer..of his interest for a determined price.
6. Definitely ascertained or identified.
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the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > absence of doubt, confidence > assured fact, certainty > making certain, assurance > [adjective] > certified, verified
experta1387
determinatec1400
triedc1412
approved1489
experimented1545
certificate1547
experienced1569
assured1574
certified1611
warranteda1616
determined1817
1817 T. Chalmers Series Disc. Christian Revelation i. 26 A round ball of a determined magnitude.
1882 Entomol. Mag. Mar. 235 Specimens..either determined or undetermined.
7.
a. Of persons: Characterized by determination or final and fixed resolve; resolute; not to be moved from one's purpose.
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the mind > will > decision > resolution or determination > [adjective]
stallc1275
unflichinga1340
adviseda1393
affirmed1440
constant1481
resolved1518
resolute1522
well-settled?1532
ratified1533
unbashed1536
bent1548
well-resolved1565
unabashed1571
determinate1587
undaunted1587
peremptory1589
confirmed1594
decretal1608
pight1608
intent1610
definitivea1616
unshrinkinga1616
naylessa1618
pitched1642
decisive1658
martyrly1659
certain1667
fell1667
decretory1674
martyrial1678
decretorian1679
invariable1696
unflinching1728
hell-bent1731
decided1767
determined1773
iron-headed1787
adamantine1788
unwincing1802
stick-at-nothing1805
adamant1816
hard-set1818
rock-like1833
bound1844
do-or-die1851
unbased1860
focused1888
capable de tout1899
purposive1903
go-for-broke1946
hard rock1947
take-no-shit1992
1773 Ann. Reg. 1772 26/2 Because they were determined deists.
1803 G. Rose Diaries (1860) II. 46 The King..is a determined Antigallican.
1847 R. W. Emerson Goethe in Wks. (1906) I. 391 I meet the eyes of the most determined of men.
1883 J. A. Froude Short Stud. IV. i. ii. 24 Intimating that the king would find him a most determined antagonist.
1885 F. Temple Relations Relig. & Sci. i. 4 Science and Religion seem very often to be the most determined foes to each other.
1887 Times 10 Oct. 3/3 Two determined looking men, were charged with being suspected persons.
b. Of personal properties, actions, etc.: Showing determination, unflinching, unwavering.
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the mind > will > decision > resolution or determination > [adjective] > of actions, etc.
doughtyOE
resolute?1560
resolved1561
determineda1616
seta1640
concerted1844
kragdadig1952
driven1967
a1616 W. Shakespeare Othello (1622) ii. iii. 220 Cassio following him with determin'd sword, To execute vpon him.
1765 L. Sterne Life Tristram Shandy VII. ix. 33 With as determin'd a pencil, as if I had her in the wettest drapery.
1792 J. Almon Anecd. Life W. Pitt (octavo ed.) I. xvii. 277 There was a determined resolution..against any vigorous exertion of the national power.
1837 B. Disraeli Venetia I. 13 Gave a very determined ring at the bell.
1856 R. W. Emerson Eng. Traits xv. 267 Courage, not rash and petulant, but considerate and determined.
c. (For the predicative use in to be determined, see determine v. 19.)
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