how to pronounce determinate

/dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nət/

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determinate is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of determinate in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… and it isn't quite as determinate as you …”

meanings of determinate

adjective:

Determined or resolved upon.
Of determined purpose; resolute.
Fixed, set, unvarying.
Of growth: ending once a genetically predetermined structure has formed.
Distinct, clearly defined.
Conclusive; decisive; positive.

noun:

A single state of a particular determinable attribute.

verb:

To bring to an end; to determine.

determinate frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word determinate occurs in english on average 1.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics determinate can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that determinate can be often used in the following areas:

1) communication, information, and media;

2) education, science, and technology;