The meaning of DETERMINATE is having defined limits. How to use determinate in a sentence.

They are understood to be simply determinate outcomes, over which an agent has preferences, and hence, may or may not be monetary.

Definition of 'determinate' determinate (dɪtɜːʳmɪnət ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

Definition of determinate adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Jul 21, 2025 · From Middle English determinate, determynat, determinat, from Latin dēterminātus, perfect passive participle of dēterminō (“I limit, set bounds”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) for more.

DETERMINATE definition: having defined limits; definite. See examples of determinate used in a sentence.

determinate (dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪt) adj 1. definitely limited, defined, or fixed; distinct 2. a less common word for determined