Predetermined Meaning in English
word · lemma: predetermine
ˌpɹidiˈtɝmɪnd
pree-dee-TUR-mind
pɹɪdɪtˈɜːmɪnd
pri-di-TUR-mind
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
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
Don't worry—the results aren't predetermined. Everyone has a fair chance.
natural