Predetermine
[priːdɪ'tɜːmɪn] or [,pridɪ'tɝmɪn]
Definition
(v. t.) To determine (something) beforehand.
(v. t.) To doom by previous decree; to foredoom.
(v. i.) To determine beforehand.
Edited by Christine
Definition
v.t. to determine or settle beforehand.—adjs. Predeter′minable capable of being determined beforehand; Predeter′mināte determined beforehand.—ns. Predeterminā′tion act of predetermining or state of being predetermined; Predeter′minism determinism.
Typist: Robinson
Examples
- She summons the deserter to her with her fan; but the deserter, predetermined not to come, talks Britain with Podsnap. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- It seems that three titled belles in the first row had sat down predetermined that a _bonne d'enfants_ should not give them lessons in English. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- The fallacy of assuming that the fact it is an inheritance, predetermines its future use, is obvious. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
Editor: Solomon