predeterminate

[ pree-di-tur-muh-nit ]

adjective

1. determined beforehand; predetermined.

predeterminate

/ -ˌneɪt; ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːmɪnɪt /

adjective

1. determined beforehand; predetermined

Derived Forms

• ˌpredeˈterminately, adverb

Other Words From

• prede·termi·nate·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of predeterminate¹

First recorded in 1625–35; pre- + determinate

Example Sentences

We may even conclude, that as Divine Justice watches over nations unremittingly, and its decrees were pronounced ere the first human society was formed, they are also enforced in a predeterminate manner, and according to the unalterable laws of the universe, which govern both animated nature and the inorganic world.

From Project Gutenberg

When left alone her elfin prettiness became particularly noticeable, for she was practicing her bewildering ways to her own thoughts, her manner being at one moment arch and coquettish, and at the next pensive and affectionate; practicing all her small facial arts with the predeterminate aim and intention of capturing the hitherto impregnable, insensible heart of the handsome Minister.

From Project Gutenberg

Article Third runs thus, “The predestinate are a predeterminate and certain number, which can neither be lessened nor increased.”

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The Lord having resolved upon it to manifest his own glory did in that due and predeterminate time apply his own power to this business.

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Full of predeterminate intuitions, they are without intelligence, which is the power of seeing things as they are.

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Related Words

• calculated
• careful
• cautious
• cold-blooded
• conscious
• meticulous
• premeditated
• prudent
• purposeful
• studious
• thoughtful
• willful