predetermination en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˌpɹiːdɪˌtɜːɹ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English determination English predetermination From pre- + determination.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act of determining beforehand.
- (countable, uncountable) Something that has been decided in advance.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| predeterminations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
bg предопределение (The act of determining beforehand)