Predetermined

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Pronunciation: /priː.dɪˈtɜːr.mɪnd/

Definitions of predetermined

adjective an adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'predetermined' describes something that is decided in advance

Example Sentences

A1 The predetermined route for the school field trip was already planned out.

A2 The predetermined outcome of the experiment was surprising to the students.

B1 The predetermined schedule for the conference allowed for ample time for networking.

B2 The predetermined budget for the project was carefully calculated to ensure no overspending.

C1 The predetermined criteria for selecting the new CEO were based on years of experience and proven success.

C2 The predetermined goals of the company were ambitious but achievable with the right strategies in place.

Examples of predetermined in a Sentence

formal The outcome of the experiment was predetermined by the initial conditions set by the researchers.

informal She felt like her fate was predetermined by the decisions she had made in the past.

slang I knew I was going to fail the test because it was predetermined that I wouldn't pass.

figurative His actions seemed to be guided by a predetermined script, as if he was just going through the motions.

Grammatical Forms of predetermined

past tense

predetermined

plural

predetermineds

comparative

more predetermined

superlative

most predetermined

present tense

predetermine

future tense

will predetermine

perfect tense

has predetermined

continuous tense

is predetermining

singular

predetermined

positive degree

predetermined

infinitive

to predetermine

gerund

predetermining

participle

predetermined

Origin and Evolution of predetermined

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'predetermined' originated from the Latin word 'praedeterminare', which means to determine beforehand.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a theological context to refer to events that were decided by a higher power before they happened, the word 'predetermined' has evolved to also encompass situations or outcomes that are decided in advance by human agency.