pre-determined
|pre-de-ter-mined|
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/ˌpriː.dɪˈtɝː.mɪnd/
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/ˌpriː.dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/
(pre-determine)
decided in advance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-determined' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'determine' meaning 'to decide'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-determined' formed in modern English by combining 'pre-' and 'determined', which itself comes from the Latin 'determinare'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'decided before', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
decided or established in advance; determined beforehand.
The meeting followed a pre-determined agenda.
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Last updated: 2025/08/05 01:34