fairly-determined
|fair-ly-de-ter-mined|
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/ˈfɛrli dɪˈtɜrmɪnd/
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/ˈfeəli dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
moderately resolute
Etymology
'fairly-determined' originates from the combination of 'fairly,' meaning 'moderately' or 'reasonably,' and 'determined,' meaning 'having a firm decision or resolve.'
'fairly' and 'determined' have been used separately in English since the Middle Ages, but their combination into 'fairly-determined' is a more modern usage.
Initially, 'fairly' meant 'beautifully' or 'pleasantly,' but over time it evolved to mean 'moderately' or 'reasonably.' 'Determined' has largely retained its meaning of 'having a firm decision or resolve.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a strong resolve or determination, but in a moderate or reasonable manner.
She was fairly-determined to finish the project by the end of the week.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 03:12