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Determined

Dih-TUR-muhnd

/dɪˈtɜːrmʌnd/

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determined

Dictionary meaning

Strongly motivated to succeed.

Examples

  • A struggle against a determined enemy.
  • Date and place are already determined.

Synonyms: compulsive

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