determined

de-ter-mined · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

  2. 2.

    Showing firmness and resolve.

  3. 3.

    Established or discovered something through research or calculation.

  4. 4.

    Decided firmly.

Related words

Antonyms: hesitant, irresolute, wavering
See also: determination, determine, resolute
Synonyms: firm, persistent, resolute, resolved, tenacious

Etymology

From Latin determinare meaning "to set bounds to, limit." Past participle used as adjective conveying the sense of having reached a firm decision.