English Explanatory Dictionary

prejudicate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Prejudiced, biased.
  2. Preconceived (of an opinion, idea etc.); formed before the event.
verb
  1. To determine beforehand, especially rashly; to prejudge.

Pronunciation

/pɹiːˈdʒuːdɪkət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-prejudicate-adj.wav /pɹiːˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-prejudicate-verb.wav

Word forms

prejudicate more prejudicate most prejudicate præjudicate prejudicates prejudicating prejudicated

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin praeiūdicātus, past participle of praeiūdicō (“pre-judge”). Doublet of prejudge.

Derived words

imprejudicate prejudicately unprejudicate unprejudicated
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