Added 9 October 2026
determination
/dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ noun
Latin root: dēterminātiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about determination at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation.
the determination of molecular structures
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The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.
his determination showed in his every movement
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A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration.
a decision unfavorable to the opposition
Origin
From Middle English determinacion, determynacioun, from Old French determinacion, from Latin dēterminātiō. Morphologically determine + -ation.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)