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(prē′dē tʉr′mən)

transitive verb predetermined, predetermining

to determine, decide, or decree beforehand
to incline, bias, or impel beforehand; prejudice

Origin: LL(Ec) praedeterminare: see pre- & determine

Related Forms:

predeterminate adjective
predetermination noun

See predetermine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb pre·de·ter·mined, pre·de·ter·min·ing, pre·de·ter·mines

verb, transitive

To determine, decide, or establish in advance: “These factors predetermine to a large extent the outcome” (Jessica Mitford).
To influence or sway toward an action or opinion; predispose.

verb, intransitive

To determine or decide something in advance.

Related Forms:

preˌde·terˈmi·nate (-mə-nĭt) adjective

preˌde·terˌmi·naˈtion noun

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