Determinate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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adjective
  1. having defined limits; definite.
  2. settled; positive.
  3. conclusive; final.
  4. resolute.
  5. (of an inflorescence) having the primary and each secondary axis ending in a flower or bud, thus preventing further elongation.
  6. Engineering.
    • (of a structure) able to be analyzed completely by means of the principles of statics.
    • (of a member of a structure) subject only to definite, known stresses.
    • (of a stress) able to be determined through the principles of statics.
verb (used with object), de·ter·mi·nat·ed, de·ter·mi·nat·ing.
  1. to make certain of.
  2. to identify.
adjective
  1. definitely limited, defined, or fixed; distinct
  2. a less common word for determined
    • able to be predicted or deduced
    • (of an effect) obeying the law of causality
  4. (of an inflorescence) having the main and branch stems ending in flowers and unable to grow further; cymose
  5. (of a structure, stress, etc) able to be fully analysed or determined
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