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predetermine

Pronunciation: /priːdɪˈtəːmɪn/

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Definition of predetermine

verb

[with object]
  • establish or decide in advance:closed questions almost predetermine the response given (as adjective predetermined)a predetermined level of spending
  • predestine (an outcome or course of events):a strong sense that life had been predetermined

Derivatives

predeterminable

adjective

predeterminate

Pronunciation: /-nət/

adjective

predetermination

Pronunciation: /-ˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from late Latin praedeterminare, from prae 'beforehand' + determinare 'limit, settle'

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