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How do you spell Determination?

Correct spelling

determination

DETERMIN + ATION. Think: determine.

Why is determination spelled this way?

From Latin determinare, to set bounds. DE (completely) + TERMINARE (to limit). Determination sets firm boundaries around a goal — resolve that refuses to expand or retreat.

Common misspellings of determination

determinatondetermenationdeterminasiondetirmination

Example

Her determination inspired the whole team.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell determination?+
The correct spelling is "determination". DETERMIN + ATION. Think: determine.
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Other commonly misspelled words

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