predetermined — decided or established in advance; fixed beforehand
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: decided or established in advance; fixed beforehand
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/
Example Sentences
- My cat follows a predetermined feeding schedule - 6 AM sharp, or she'll knock everything off my desk.
- The GPS guided us along a predetermined path to avoid traffic.
- His predetermined response to any criticism is to blame his younger brother.
predetermined
ADJECTIVE[/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/]
decided or established in advance; fixed beforehand
decided or established in advance; fixed beforehand
His predetermined strategy gets undermined by her determined spirit!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praedeterminare', formed by combining the prefix 'prae-' (before) with 'determinare' (to determine or limit). The word entered English in the 16th century to describe something established or decided in advance.
Breakdown
pre- (before) + determine (to decide/establish) + -ed (past participle/adjective) = predetermined (decided beforehand)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat follows a predetermined feeding schedule - 6 AM sharp, or she'll knock everything off my desk.”
“The GPS guided us along a predetermined path to avoid traffic.”
“His predetermined response to any criticism is to blame his younger brother.”
“The experiment followed predetermined procedures to ensure accurate results.”
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