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Definition of predeterminate - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅de⋅ter⋅mi⋅nate

  [pree-di-tur-muh-nit]
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–adjective
determined beforehand; predetermined.
Origin:
1625–35; pre- + determinate

Related forms:
pre⋅de⋅ter⋅mi⋅nate⋅ly, adverb
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pre·de·ter·mine   (prē'dĭ-tûr'mĭn)   
v.   pre·de·ter·mined, pre·de·ter·min·ing, pre·de·ter·mines

v.   tr.

  1. To determine, decide, or establish in advance: "These factors predetermine to a large extent the outcome" (Jessica Mitford).

  2. To influence or sway toward an action or opinion; predispose.

v.   intr.
To determine or decide something in advance.
pre'de·ter'mi·nate (-mə-nĭt) adj., pre'de·ter'mi·na'tion n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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