determination
intermediateB2/dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/ · de-ter-mi-na-tion
The quality of being resolute or firm in purpose or belief.
Meanings
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
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ 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.