Lexic.us

Definition of Determinate

1. Adjective. Precisely determined or limited or defined; especially fixed by rule or by a specific and constant cause. "Determinate variations in animals"

2. Adjective. Not continuing to grow indefinitely at the apex. "Determinate growth"

3. Adjective. Supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement. "A determinate answer to the problem"

Definition of Determinate

1. a. Having defined limits; not uncertain or arbitrary; fixed; established; definite.

2. v. t. To bring to an end; to determine. See Determine.

Definition of Determinate

1. Adjective. Distinct, clearly defined. (defdate from 14th c.) ¹

2. Adjective. Fixed, set, unvarying. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹

3. Adjective. (biology) Of growth: ending once a genetically predetermined structure has formed. ¹

4. Noun. (philosophy) A single state of a particular determinable attribute. ¹

5. Verb. (obsolete) To bring to an end; to determine. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Determinate

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Determinate

1. Of growth or branching, with a bud or flower terminating the growth of the main axis. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Determinate

determents determin'd determinabilities determinability determinable determinableness determinables determinably determinacies determinacy

determinans determinant determinant group determinantal determinants determinate (current term) determinate cleavage determinated determinately determinateness

determinates determination determinations determinative determinatively determinativeness determinatives determinator determinators determine

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