Defined vs. Determined
Difference Between Defined and Determined
Definedverb
To state the precise meaning of (a word or sense of a word, for example).
Determinedadjective
Marked by or showing determination; resolute
was engaged in a protracted struggle with a determined enemy.Definedverb
To describe the nature or basic qualities of; explain
define the properties of a new drug.a study that defines people according to their median incomes.Determinedadjective
Decided or resolved
She is determined to be a doctor.Definedverb
To make clear the outline or form of; delineate
gentle hills that were defined against the sky.Determinedadjective
Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.
I'm determined to get a good grade on my exam.Definedverb
To specify distinctly
define the weapons to be used in limited warfare.Determinedverb
simple past tense and past participle of determine
Definedverb
To give form or meaning to
"For him, a life is defined by action" (Jay Parini).Determinedadjective
characterized by great determination;
a struggle against a determined enemyDefinedverb
To make or write a definition.
Determinedadjective
having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation
Definedadjective
Having a definition or value.
Determinedadjective
devoting full strength and concentrated attention to;
made continued and determined efforts to find and destroy enemy headquartersDefinedadjective
(bodybuilding) Having extreme muscle separation as a result of low body fat.
Determinedadjective
determined or decided upon as by an authority;
date and place are already determinedthe dictated terms of surrenderthe time set for the launchingDefinedverb
simple past tense and past participle of define
Determinedadjective
strongly motivated to succeed
Definedadjective
clearly characterized or delimited;
lost in a maze of words both defined and undefinedeach child has clearly defined dutiesDefinedadjective
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary;
hills defined against the evening skythe setting sun showed the outlined figure of a man standing on the hillDefinedadjective
clearly defined;
I have no formed opinion about the chances of success
