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Determinate
Having defined limits; not uncertain or arbitrary; fixed; established; definite.
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Similar meaning 6
Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision.
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50% interchangeable
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Belonging to a close or termination; decisive; convincing; putting an end to debate or question; leading to, or involving, a conclusion or decision.
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50% interchangeable
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Alt. of Cymous
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Alt. of Cymous
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of Fix
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of Fix
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Derivationally related 2
The state of being definite; determinateness; precision; certainty.
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The state of being definite; determinateness; precision; certainty.
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Synonym 1
Determinate; positive; final; conclusive; unconditional; express.
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68% interchangeable
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Antonym 2
Not determinate; not certain or fixed; indefinite; not precise; as, an indeterminate number of years.
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0% interchangeable
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Not determinate; not certain or fixed; indefinite; not precise; as, an indeterminate number of years.
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