English Explanatory Dictionary

predesignate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Designated in advance.
  2. Having its quantity indicated by a verbal sign, as with "all", "none", etc.
verb
  1. To designate in advance.

Word forms

predesignate predesignates predesignating predesignated

Etymology

From pre- + designate. Adjective coined by Sir William Hamilton.

Antonyms

preindesignate

Related words

designate predesignation
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