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predetermination

predetermination

7.4
A firm decision made beforehand to do something
  • noun
  • /ˌpriːdɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
translation icon : predeterminación
  • The predetermination of the committee members influenced the outcome of the vote.

Oh crap, man 'cause I gotta notice you bring up predetermination and then you said we got to take a break.

Examples

  • Her predetermination to finish the marathon helped her push through the pain.

  • He approached the negotiations with a clear predetermination to reach a fair agreement.

  • The predetermination of the project's timeline was crucial for its success.

  • Her predetermination to succeed motivated her throughout the challenges.

  • Her strong sense of predetermination led her to pursue her dreams without hesitation.

  • He approached the exam with a sense of predetermination, having studied for weeks in advance.

  • The team's predetermination to win the championship was evident in their rigorous training schedule.

Synonyms

premeditation
vspredetermination
  • Formal
21 7.9

Planning to do something, especially a crime, before you do it

involves forming a prior decision or intention before acting generally
forethought
vspredetermination
10 5.5

Careful planning for the future to avoid problems

centres on forming a prior decision rather than general careful thought
preplanning
vspredetermination
1 3.5

Making things ready before an event or activity

emphasizes having decided in advance rather than only planning
prearrangement
vspredetermination
1 4.4

A plan made before an event to organize things

highlights making an earlier choice or firm intention not just plans
preordination
vspredetermination
  • Specialized
1 9.9

The belief that God decides in advance what will happen

refers to human decisions or intentions formed before actions
predeliberation
vspredetermination
9.2

A meeting where people discuss a topic before making an official decision

focuses on making a definite prior decision rather than discussion
presetting
vspredetermination
5.2

To set something ahead of time so it works when needed

concerns forming a prior decision or intention, not equipment settings

How Decided

decision
1.0
predetermination
7.4
intention
709 2.2
inclination
61 4.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

predetermination = predetermine (transparent) = pre + determin + ation

This is a regular deverbal noun built from 'predetermine'.

Etymology

The word predetermination has pre- 'before' and determine 'to decide', so it can also mean a choice or plan made ahead of time; that is why it can describe a firm intention formed in advance.