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determination

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/dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/ · de-ter-mi-na-tion

The quality of being resolute or firm in purpose or belief.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being resolute or firm in purpose or belief.

ایسی کیفیت جو مقصد یا عقیدے میں پختہ ہونے کا اظہار کرتی ہے۔

عزم

azm

Synonyms

resolvefirmnesstenacityپختگیاستقامتعزم

Antonyms

indecisionwaveringvacillationغیر یقینیلغزشفکر کا جھولنا

Common Collocations

  • strong determination
  • determination to succeed
  • personal determination

Example Sentences

Her determination helped her overcome numerous obstacles.

اس کا عزم اسے کئی رکاوٹوں پر قابو پانے میں مددگار ثابت ہوا۔

Us ka azm use kai rukawaton par qabo paanay mein madadgar saabit hua.

He showed great determination in achieving his goals.

اس نے اپنے مقاصد کے حصول میں بڑی پختگی دکھائی۔

Us ne apne maqasid ke husool mein bari pukhtagi dikhai.

With determination, anything is possible.

عزم کے ساتھ، کچھ بھی ممکن ہے۔

Azm ke saath, kuch bhi mumkin hai.

Easily Confused With

decision:Decision refers to making a choice or judgment, while determination emphasizes firmness in purpose.

Word Family

determined
adjectiveعزم والا
determine
verbطے کرنا
determinedly
adverbپختہ ارادے سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Relate determination to a strong mountain; unyielding and steadfast.

Picture a climber scaling a tough mountain with unwavering resolve.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عزم گیا جس کا وہی ہے منزل پر پہنچا

Azm gaya jis ka wahi hai manzil par pohancha

He who has determination reaches his destination.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عزم سے بڑی سے بڑی مشکل آسان ہوجاتی ہے۔

Azm se bari se bari mushkil aasan ho jati hai.

With determination, the greatest difficulties become easy.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "determinatio" — a setting or fixing of boundaries

First known use: 15th century

The word evolved from the Latin term used in legal contexts to denote the conclusion of deliberation or the resolution of an issue.