determinately
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5.1
- adverb
- /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnətli/
:
decididamente
- At most, perhaps, one could understand the Lutheran and Reformed traditions to have expressed this general Christian desire in a host of determinately doctrinal ways.
How it uses those determinately is it's for itself here.
- How it uses those determinately is it's for itself here.
Examples
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The logic of determination governs the unfolding of the initial opening, which now seems to have more of the character of an indeterminacy of ignorance, which is overcome in the knowing that determinately answers the question put, put, that is, more precisely and properly.
Academic text (2017) -
Any applicable moral principles determinately prescribe the mode of conduct that is to be undertaken as the best way (the least bad way) of dealing with the quandary that such a moral conflict presents.
Academic text (2018) -
How it uses those determinately is it's for itself here.
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We want to think about how determinately a person becomes other.
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But none the less very compelling and determinately empirical confirmations of some of our theories.
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Thus, invoking the concept of representation won't determinately mark the boundary between form and content for us.
Academic text (1998) -
"For Paine, to act manly is to "pursue determinately some fixed object" distilled through deliberation and according to "those feelings and affections which nature justifies," and, therefore, on the basis of legitimate reasons.
Academic text (2009) -
She determinately pursued her dreams, refusing to let any obstacles stand in her way.
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He approached the challenge determinately, showing unwavering commitment to his goals.
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The team worked determinately to complete the project ahead of the deadline.
Synonyms
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1.0
In a strong way that shows you will not change your decision
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3.9
In a clear way that leaves no doubt
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4.1
Says or does something in a clear and final way that leaves no doubt
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6.5
In a clear, certain way without any doubt
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3.9
To act in a determined way to reach a clear goal
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3.7
In a firm way that ends doubt and settles the matter
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4.4
In a firm and determined way without changing your mind
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3.8
In a way that shows strong will to keep trying
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7.0
Shows firm determination that does not change
Antonyms
How Determined
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4.4
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5.1
92
1.0
31
3.9
30
5.1
14
3.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
determinately = determinate (transparent) = determinate + ly
Standard adverb formation by adding '-ly' to the adjective 'determinate'; the meaning 'in a decided/clear way' follows directly from the adjective.
Etymology
The word determinately comes from Latin parts de- meaning 'completely' and terminare meaning 'to set a limit', the same root you see in term and terminal. So, to act determinately is to do something with a clear, fixed decision or strong purpose.