1. having exact and definite limits; precisely defined or fixed
2. conclusively settled; decided
3. having a growth pattern that stops at a certain point
Usage: botany

Examples

• The contract specified a determinate period of employment.
• Scientists need determinate measurements for accurate results.
• The court reached a determinate conclusion after reviewing all evidence.
• The building has determinate boundaries marked by the property line.
• Determinate tomato plants stop growing at a certain height.
• The experiment required determinate conditions to be valid.