premeditated — planned or thought out in advance, especially with regard to committing a crime
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: planned or thought out in advance, especially with regard to committing a crime
Pronunciation (IPA): /priˈmedɪteɪtɪd/
Korean meaning: 미리 계획된, 사전에 고의로 계획한 (특히 범죄에 대해)
Korean pronunciation: 프리**메**디테이티드
Example Sentences
- His premeditated prank involved 50 rubber ducks and a very confused principal.
- The lawyer argued that the crime was not premeditated but spontaneous.
- She made a premeditated decision to eat the entire chocolate cake before anyone else woke up.
premeditated
ADJECTIVE//priˈmedɪteɪtɪd//
planned or thought out in advance, especially with regard to committing a crime

a masked burglar crouches beside a large safe, carefully following a detailed hand-drawn floor plan spread on the ground. They methodically check their watch against a written timeline while positioning specialized tools in exact order. The burglar had clearly studied the security patrol schedule as they move with precise timing between camera blind spots. Their backpack contains carefully organized equipment including wire cutters, lock picks, and a small flashlight arranged for easy access. A security guard walks past in the distant hallway, unaware of the intruder who anticipated this exact patrol route. The burglar waits motionlessly until the footsteps fade, then continues executing their carefully rehearsed plan. a crime that was planned and thought out in advance with meticulous preparation
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Origin
From Latin praemeditatus, combining prae- (before) and meditari (to think deeply). The term has been used in legal contexts since medieval times to distinguish planned crimes from impulsive ones.
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“His premeditated prank involved 50 rubber ducks and a very confused principal.”
“The lawyer argued that the crime was not premeditated but spontaneous.”
“She made a premeditated decision to eat the entire chocolate cake before anyone else woke up.”
“The detective suspected the robbery was premeditated due to the careful planning involved.”
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