predetermined
ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːmɪnd
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Definition of predetermined - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
plandecided in advance and cannot be changed
  • The outcome was predetermined by the rules.
fixed preestablished preset
2.
unchangeablefixed or set unalterably
  • The course of the event was predetermined and could not be altered..
fixed immutable invariable
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Origin of predetermined

Latin, prae (before) + determinare (to determine)

Terms with predetermined included in their meaning

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achievement
reach a predetermined level or standard
unscripted
not following a predetermined plan or script
dishonesty
the fight's outcome was predetermined for unfair advantage
unfair situation
situation unfairly influenced or predetermined
planning
adhere to a predetermined plan or set of instructions
education
test with predetermined answers ensuring unbiased scoring
performance
adhere to the predetermined words or dialogue
fate
the predetermined path of events in life

Examples of predetermined in a sentence

  • They followed the predetermined script during the rehearsal.
  • The outcome was predetermined by the rules.
  • Their roles were predetermined and couldn't be changed.

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  1. French:prédéterminé, fixé, ...
  2. German:vorbestimmt, unveränderlich, ...
  3. Italian:predeterminato, prestabilito, ...
  4. Spanish:predeterminado, ...
  5. Portuguese:pré-determinado, pré-estabelecido, ...
  6. Chinese:预先确定的, 注定的, ...
  7. Japanese:あらかじめ決められた, 固定された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحَدَّد سَلَفًا, مُحَدَّد سَلَفًا, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָבוּעַ מֵרֹאשׁ, מוּכְתָּב מְרֹאשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:предопределённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заздалегідь визначений, незмінний, ...
  12. Hindi:पूर्वनिर्धारित, अपरिवर्तनीय, ...
predetermine
ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn

Definition of predetermine - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
decide in advanceRaredecide something before it happensRare
  • The outcome was predetermined by the rules.
foreordain prearrange preset
2.
biasRareinfluence an opinion before it formsRare
  • His views were predetermined by his upbringing.
predispose preordain
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Origin of predetermine

Latin, prae (before) + determinare (to determine)

Examples of predetermine in a sentence

  • The weather predetermined the success of the event.
  • The advertisement was designed to predetermine consumer preferences.
  • Media coverage can predetermine public opinion on issues.

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  1. French:prédéterminer, influencer, ...
  2. German:vorgeben, vorbestimmen, ...
  3. Italian:predeterminare, condizionare, ...
  4. Spanish:predeterminar, precondicionar, ...
  5. Portuguese:predeterminar, influenciar previamente, ...
  6. Chinese:预先决定, 预先影响, ...
  7. Japanese:事前に決める, 決める, ...
  8. Arabic:قَرَّرَ مسبقًا, حَدَّدَ مُسْبَقًا, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִקְבּוֹעַ מֵרֹאשׁ, לְהַטוֹת מֵרֹאשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:предопределять, предвосхищать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:визначати заздалегідь, зумовлювати, ...
  12. Hindi:पहले से निर्धारित करना, प्रभावित करना, ...
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