Certain and Determinate

Certain

Certain adjective - Having been established and usually not subject to change.
Usage example: a certain percentage of the profits will go to charity

Determinate is a synonym for certain in definite topic. In some cases you can use "Determinate" instead an adjective "Certain", when it comes to topics like defined.

Nearby Words: certainty, certainly

Determinate

Determinate adjective - Having been established and usually not subject to change.
Usage example: a determinate order of succession to the throne

Certain is a synonym for determinate in definite topic. You can use "Certain" instead an adjective "Determinate", if it concerns topics such as defined.

Nearby Words: determined, determination, determinant, determinative, determinating
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