Predetermined Meaning in English
word · lemma: predetermine
Definition
Decided or set in advance, before something happens. Often describes something that cannot be changed.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/neutral. Common with 'plan', 'outcome', 'time', 'route' ('a predetermined schedule'). Implies lack of flexibility or that something was decided without chance for change. Not usually used for emotions or opinions.
Spanish: predeterminado - fijado de antemanoPortuguese (BR): predeterminado - pré-definidoPortuguese (PT): pré-determinado - pré-definidoChinese (Simplified): 预定的 - 预先决定的Chinese (Traditional): 預定的 - 預先決定的Hindi: पूर्वनिर्धारितArabic: محدد مسبقًا - مقرر سلفًاBengali: পূর্বনির্ধারিতRussian: заранее определённый - предопределённыйJapanese: あらかじめ決められた - 事前に決定されたVietnamese: được định trướcKorean: 미리 정해진Turkish: önceden belirlenmişUrdu: پہلے سے طے شدہIndonesian: yang sudah ditentukan sebelumnya
Example Sentences
Don't worry—the results aren't predetermined. Everyone has a fair chance.
natural
The meeting started at a predetermined time.
basic
He followed a predetermined route through the city.
basic
The winner was not predetermined; it was a fair contest.
basic
We all had to leave the building at the predetermined signal.
natural
Is the order of speakers already predetermined, or can we change it?
natural