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Determined vs Ordained - What's the difference?

determined | ordained |

As adjectives the difference between determined and ordained

is that determined is decided; resolute, possessing much determination while ordained is established by authority.

As verbs the difference between determined and ordained

is that determined is (determine) while ordained is (ordain).

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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    ordained

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Established by authority.
  • Admitted to the ministry of the church.
    • There was much pomp at the ceremony that made him an ordained minister.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (ordain)