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determinate

adjective

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

Meaning

having exact and definite limits or form

The contract is for a determinate period of two years.

definite, fixed, limited, precise, certain

indefinite, vague, uncertain

determinate period, determinate sentence, determinate form, determinate growth

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement

differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative

Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.

Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevail...

occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady

(of an increase) becoming more and more rapid.