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determinare

to determine

verb deh-ter-mee-NAH-reh Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: Latin determinare (to set limits)

Also means

to cause

Usage Note

Determinare is a regular first-conjugation verb taking avere. It means 'to determine' in the sense of establishing or causing something: questo fattore determina il risultato = 'this factor determines the result.' As a reflexive determinarsi it means 'to come about / arise.' The adjective determinato (determined, specific) is frequently used independently.

Examples

"Questo fattore determina il risultato finale."

Natural Translation

This factor determines the final result.

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