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determinedhaving a strong desire to do something and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having a strong desire to do something and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

Korean meaning: 의지가 굳은, 단호한, 결심한

Korean pronunciation: 디**터**민드

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother is 80 years old but determined to learn TikTok dances.
  • He was determined to finish the marathon even though his shoelaces kept untying themselves.
  • The students were determined to pass the TEPS exam with flying colors.

determined

ADJECTIVE

//dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd//

having a strong desire to do something and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you

determined concept
💡 Concept

having a strong desire to do something and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixde--
Roottermin
Suffix--ed

Origin

From Latin 'determinare' meaning 'to set bounds to' or 'to limit', combining 'de-' (thoroughly) and 'terminare' (to limit or end). The word entered English in the 14th century and evolved to mean having a fixed purpose or resolve.

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🎵Rhyme

concernedlearnedearned
concerned
learned
earned

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother is 80 years old but determined to learn TikTok dances.

😄 Fun example

He was determined to finish the marathon even though his shoelaces kept untying themselves.

The students were determined to pass the TEPS exam with flying colors.

She remained determined despite facing numerous rejections from publishers.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

resolutesteadfastpersistentunwaveringtenacious

Antonyms

hesitantindecisivewavering

Related

determinationresolvecommitmentdedication