adj.
Pronunciation: - ' t ə r-m ə nd
Function: adjective
Date: 1513
1 : having reached a decision : firmly resolved < determined to be a pilot>
2 a : showing determination <a determined effort> b : characterized by determination <will deter all but the most determined thief ― Security World >
– de · ter · mined · ly \ -m ə nd-l ē , -m ə -n ə d-l ē \ adverb
– de · ter · mined · ness \ -m ə nd-n ə s \ noun