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determinate form

[/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət fɔːrm/]
nounpl: determinate forms
forma determinada
1. A linguistic or grammatical form that has a fixed, definite, or complete structure
The determinate form of the verb indicates a completed action.
A forma determinada do verbo indica uma ação completa.
2. In mathematics and logic, a form or expression with specific, defined parameters or variables
The determinate form of the equation allows for a unique solution.
A forma determinada da equação permite uma solução única.
3. In botany, a plant growth pattern that is limited or bounded in extent
Determinate form tomato plants stop growing after producing a terminal flower cluster.
As plantas de tomate de forma determinada param de crescer após produzir um cacho floral terminal.
Synonyms
definite formfixed formbounded form
Antonyms
indeterminate formindefinite formunbounded form

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma determinada
Standard usage in technical and grammatical contexts
Portugal
forma determinada
Standard usage, consistent with Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

determinate growth
determinate structure
in determinate form
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