predetermine Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌpɹiː.dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/
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Predetermine as a Verb
1
To determine or decide in advance.
2
To doom by previous decree; to foredoom.
Word Forms & Grammar
predetermine (third-person singular simple present predetermines, present participle predetermining, simple past and past participle predetermined)
Words That Rhyme With Predetermine
Origin of Predetermine
From Latin praedēterminō;[1] equivalent to pre- + determine.
Predetermine in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌpɹiː.dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | To determine or decide in advance |
| Verb forms | predetermines, predetermining, predetermined |
How to Pronounce Predetermine
The standard pronunciation of predetermine is /ˌpɹiː.dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (tɜː).