English Explanatory Dictionary

predetermine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To determine or decide in advance.
  2. To doom by previous decree; to foredoom.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɹiː.dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-predetermine.wav /ˌpɹiːdɪˈtɝ.mɪn/

Word forms

predetermine predetermines predetermining predetermined

Etymology

From Latin praedēterminō; equivalent to pre- + determine.

Synonyms

foredetermine preplan designate

Related words

predetermined

Derived words

predeterminism
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