premeditation
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for premeditation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of planning something, especially a crime, well before carrying it out.
Synonyms
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How to use premeditation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin praemeditatio.
Full origin of premeditation →Frequently asked questions
What does “premeditation” mean?
The word “premeditation” means the act of planning something, especially a crime, well before carrying it out. In plain terms, the advance planning behind an act, most often used in legal contexts around crime.
How do you use “premeditation” in a sentence?
Here is “premeditation” used in a sentence: “The judge found evidence of premeditation in how the attack was planned.”
What part of speech is “premeditation”?
“Premeditation” is a noun.
Where does the word “premeditation” come from?
The word “premeditation” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin praemeditatio.