1. A length or distance that is fixed, defined, or established with certainty; a measurable dimension that has a specific, known value
The engineer specified a determinate length of 50 meters for the bridge span.
O engenheiro especificou um comprimento determinado de 50 metros para o vão da ponte.
2. In mathematics or physics, a dimension that can be precisely calculated or measured without ambiguity
The determinate length of the structure was calculated using geometric principles.
O comprimento determinado da estrutura foi calculado usando princípios geométricos.