adjective
predetermined
adjective
1
Decided or fixed in advance, before the event actually happens.
"The outcome of the rigged match was predetermined before it even started."
How to Use Predetermined
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlready settled ahead of time, leaving no real choice or surprise once things play out.
Common pairings
predetermined outcome
predetermined path
a predetermined amount
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Etymology
From pre- (\"before\") plus determined.