Determined ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Determined ( adjective )

1. Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
2. Having or showing a resolute and unyielding attitude.
3. Having or showing determination; resolute.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin determinatus, past participle of determinare "fix the limits of", from de- (expressing reversal) + terminare "terminate".

Examples:

1. She was determined to succeed despite the odds.
2. He was determined to finish the project on time.
3. A determined look on her face.
4. A determined effort to improve the situation.
5. The determined way he spoke, made it clear that he meant business.

(As a verb)

Determined ( verb )

1. Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
2. Having or showing a resolute and unyielding attitude.
3. Having or showing determination; resolute.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin determinatus, past participle of determinare "fix the limits of", from de- (expressing reversal) + terminare "terminate".

Examples:

1. She was determined to succeed despite the odds.
2. He was determined to finish the project on time.
3. A determined look on her face.
4. A determined effort to improve the situation.
5. The determined way he spoke, made it clear that he meant business.