Vocabulary Entry

determinate

|adjective • noun

adjective

Having a fixed and clear meaning or outcome; not subject to change.

Example Sentences

"The results of the experiment were determinate and could be predicted precisely."

"His plans for the future are determinate, leaving no room for ambiguity."

"In mathematics, a determinate form can yield a unique solution."

noun

Example Sentences

"The weather can be a significant determinate of travel plans."

"In the study of genetics, the gene is often viewed as a primary determinate of traits."

"Economic status is a key determinate of educational opportunities."