DETERMINATE Synonyms: 154 Similar and Opposite Words

determinate

adjective

di-ˈtər-mə-nət

Definition of determinate

as in certain

having been established and usually not subject to change a determinate order of succession to the throne

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as in limited

having distinct or certain limits contestants have a determinate length of time to answer the questions

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Recent Examples of determinate Knowing the difference between determinate or indeterminate tomatoes. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 Compassionate release emerged from the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, a statute better known for eliminating parole and ushering in the modern era of determinate sentencing. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 Tomato cages are best used for low-maintenance, determinate, and bushy tomatoes, and are overall easier to set up than stakes. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 17 May 2026 For determinate or semi-determinate tomato plants, which are shorter than indeterminate varieties but produce multiple stems, a cheap, easy-to-find tomato cage will often do the trick, says Farrell. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for determinate

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Adjective

Leaders of the state’s largest teachers union plan to focus their efforts on passing Proposition 3, which would make permanent an existing tax on certain high earners to fund schools and community colleges.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
And while China’s personal luxury market has contracted by as much as 5% in 2025, according to consulting firm Bain & Company, certain high-value items are increasingly popular in netizen lore.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of certain

Adjective

Most of those new households are dual-income with limited free time.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
The Fever committed 17 turnovers, which the Sparks (9-11) converted into 22 points, and star Caitlin Clark scored her second-fewest point total this season with just nine in limited minutes.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of limited

Adjective

And unlike conventional transmissions with a finite number of gears, an eCVT can move through a practically infinite number of gear ratios over a specified range based on your preferred cadence.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
The study authors therefore introduced a phenomenological dielectric function, which is an effective dielectric constant that averages the electrical influence of both the inorganic layer and the finite-thickness organic spacer.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

Definition of finite

Adjective

Another man has been charged with operating an unregistered drone in restricted airspace around Dallas Stadium during the FIFA World Cup, federal attorneys said Friday.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
In a separate interview, another person familiar with the situation — who has been involved in past intelligence investigations involving Venezuelan officials — offered additional allegations about the restricted zone.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Definition of restricted

Adjective

The soccer world has moved on from the idea that a coach must share his players' blood and that a team’s identity is just a reflection of an unchanging national character.

— Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026
Typically, people recover meteorites in geologically unchanging regions, such as deserts or ice fields, where the meteorites stand out against the landscape.

— Adam Lark, Scientific American, 28 June 2026

Definition of unchanging

Adjective

There is a definite flight to quality, with newer, more amenity-rich buildings — known as Class A buildings — seeing strong demand, while older buildings sit half empty.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 July 2026
The visual transformation is worthy of a Marvel movie, and there are definite vibes of Tony Stark.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

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