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.”

adjective

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 notes

In plain EnglishDone on purpose after careful planning, not on impulse — often used about crimes.

Common pairings

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Antonyms

improvised spontaneous unpremeditated

Related words

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Rhymes for premeditated

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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