adjective
premeditated
Premeditated (adjective) means Planned or thought out in advance, especially a crime. Example: “The prosecution argued it was a premeditated murder, not a crime of passion.”
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Planned or thought out in advance, especially a crime.
"The prosecution argued it was a premeditated murder, not a crime of passion."
"His resignation looked premeditated rather than spontaneous."
How to use premeditated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone on purpose after careful planning, not on impulse — often used about crimes.
Common pairings
premeditated murder
premeditated attack
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What does “premeditated” mean?
The word “premeditated” means planned or thought out in advance, especially a crime. In plain terms, done on purpose after careful planning, not on impulse — often used about crimes.
How do you use “premeditated” in a sentence?
Here is “premeditated” used in a sentence: “The prosecution argued it was a premeditated murder, not a crime of passion.”
What is the opposite of “premeditated”?
The opposite of “premeditated” — its antonyms — are improvised, spontaneous and unpremeditated.
What part of speech is “premeditated”?
“Premeditated” is an adjective.
