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Determined vs Definite - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between determined and definite

is that determined is decided; resolute, possessing much determination while definite is having distinct limits.

As a verb determined

is past tense of determine.

As a noun definite is

anything that is defined or determined.

determined

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.
    • I'm determined to get a good grade in my exam.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (determine)

    • Statistics

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    definite

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having distinct limits.
    • definite''' dimensions; a '''definite''' measure; a '''definite period or interval
  • * Whewell
    • Elements combine in definite proportions.
  • Free from any doubt.
    • definite knowledge
  • Determined; resolved.
    • (Shakespeare)
  • (linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing.
    • the definite article

    Antonyms

    * indefinite

    Related terms

    * definitely * definitive * unquestionable * decided * definite article

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) Anything that is defined or determined.
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