adjective
Uncommon
predetermined
Predetermined (adjective) means Decided or fixed in advance, before the event actually happens. Example: “The outcome of the rigged match was predetermined before it even started.”
adjective
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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.
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What does “predetermined” mean?
The word “predetermined” means decided or fixed in advance, before the event actually happens. In plain terms, already settled ahead of time, leaving no real choice or surprise once things play out.
How do you use “predetermined” in a sentence?
Here is “predetermined” used in a sentence: “The outcome of the rigged match was predetermined before it even started.”
What part of speech is “predetermined”?
“Predetermined” is an adjective.
Is “predetermined” a common word?
“Predetermined” is an uncommon word in modern English.
