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determination

The word “determination” has 5 syllables: de-ter-mi-na-tion

It's pronounced as /dɪˌtɝməˈneɪʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for determination?

In the thesaurus, “determination” has 89 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for determination along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for determination

Antonyms for determination

  • aversion
  • deadlock
  • disinclination
  • doubt
  • draw
  • halt
  • hesitation
  • incertitude
  • indecision
  • indecisiveness
  • indetermination
  • indisposition
  • irresoluteness
  • irresolution
  • reluctance
  • stalemate
  • standoff
  • tie
  • uncertainty
  • unwillingness
  • vacillation

Meanings of determination

  • noun
    1. The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
    2. Bringing to an end; termination; limit.
    3. Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
    4. The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
    5. The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
    6. That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
    7. A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part.
    8. The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.
    9. The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
    10. The addition of a distinguishing feature to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent; -- the opposite of generalization.
    11. The act of determining the relations of an object, such as genus and species; the referring of minerals, plants, or animals, to the species to which they belong; classification.

Example Sentences

  • She showed great determination in completing the marathon.
  • His determination to succeed impressed everyone around him.
  • With strong determination, they overcame all the obstacles.
  • The student’s determination to learn led to excellent results.
  • Nothing could shake her determination to reach her dreams.

On this page you'll find 110 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to determination, such as: adjudication, alacrity, assumption, aversion, award, backbone, behest.

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