predetermine

Meanings

• verb

  decide beforehand, determine in advance

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Synonyms

foredetermine , preplan

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Variants

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predetermine , predetermined , predetermines , predetermining

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Etymology

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From Old French 'predeter' meaning 'to announce beforehand, to foretell, to promise'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'predetermine' is 11 letters long.

2. The word 'predetermine' contains the letters d, e, t, e, r, m, i, n, and a.

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Related Concepts

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1. determine: To establish or decide definitely. Synonym of 'predetermine'.

2. forecast: To predict or estimate beforehand. Related to 'predetermine' as both words deal with predicting future events.

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In literature, 'predetermine' is often used in the context of fate and free will. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the witches' prophecy is said to be predetermined, yet Macbeth's actions are not.

How to Memorize "predetermine"

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   - Visualize the word 'predetermine' written out and remember its spelling. Imagine the 'pred' at the beginning, followed by 'determine'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'predetermine' with the idea of making decisions beforehand or predicting future events.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Predetermine: Pre Decide, Determine' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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