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determination

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //dɪˌtɝməˈneɪʃən// UK //dɪtˌɜːmɪnˈeɪʃən// de·ter·mi·na·tion General-service

n. the quality of trying very hard to do something, even when it is difficult. It is the feeling of being sure that you will succeed because you refuse to give up.

n. the quality of being resolute or firm in purpose. Often used to describe the mental fortitude required to achieve a goal despite significant obstacles.


SIMPLE

Her determination helped her finish the race.

CONTEXTUAL

It took years of hard work and quiet determination for him to finally earn his medical degree.

COMPLEX

The success of the project was attributed less to the team's initial resources and more to their collective determination to overcome every technical hurdle they encountered.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English determinacion, determynacioun, from Old French determinacion, from Latin dēterminātiō. Morphologically determine + -ation.

Usage

Typically used as an uncountable noun when referring to the character trait; can be followed by a 'to' infinitive.

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