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predetermined

UK
/ˌpriː.dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/
US
/ˌpriː.dɪˈtɜr.mɪnd/

Translations

predeterminedadjective
more predetermined
Comp.
most predetermined
Super.
UK
/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
US
/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜrmɪnd/
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
L'issue du match semblait prédéterminée.
Synonyms
set
arranged
scheduled
preordained
decided
fixed
established
predeterminedpast participle
UK
/ˌpriː.dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/
US
/ˌpri.dɪˈtɝː.mɪnd/
Functions as the past participle of the verb “predetermine”, often used attributively.
prédéterminéEmploi comme participe passé ou adjectif verbal.
The schedule was predetermined weeks ago.
Le programme a été prédéterminé il y a des semaines.
predetermineverb

predetermined

Past Simple

predetermined
Past Simple
predetermined
Past Participle
predetermining
Gerund
UK
/ˌpriː.dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/
US
/ˌpriː.dɪˈtɜr.mɪn/
The conditions of the test predetermined the outcome.
Les conditions du test ont prédéterminé le résultat.
prédéterminerSens religieux ou philosophique, lié au destin ou à la volonté divine.
Some philosophers believe that fate predetermined his actions.
Certains philosophes pensent que le destin a prédéterminé ses actions.
Additional translations
fixer à l'avanceConvient pour une décision ou une règle établie avant le début d'une action ou d'un processus.
déterminer à l'avanceEmployé quand il s'agit de fixer ou d'établir quelque chose avant le moment prévu.
Synonyms
predestine
foreordain
establish in advance
set in advance
decide beforehand
predeterminepast participle

predetermined

Used attributively to describe something that has been decided or arranged beforehand.
The survey relied on a list of predetermined questions.
L'enquête reposait sur une liste de questions prédéterminées.
Additional translations
fixé à l'avanceS'emploie pour insister sur le fait qu'un élément a été arrêté avant le début du processus.
Synonyms
preestablished
foreordained
established in advance
decided in advance
settled
fixed
preset
predecided
prearranged
preordained

Definitions

predeterminedadjective
Decided or established in advance.
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined, as the stronger team dominated from the start.
predeterminedpast participle
Past participle of the verb “predetermine”, used after forms of “be” or attributively.
The schedule was predetermined weeks ago.
predetermineverb
To decide or establish something in advance.
The outcome of the experiment was predetermined by the initial conditions set by the researchers.
To influence or control the direction or outcome of something before it happens.
The rules of the game were predetermined to ensure fairness among all players.
To foreordain or predestine, especially by divine will or fate.
Many philosophical doctrines argue that human actions are predetermined by destiny.
predeterminepast participle
decided, arranged, or set in advance; preset
The survey relied on a list of predetermined questions.
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