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Definition of “predetermine”

predetermine (ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːmɪn Pronunciation for predetermine

Definitions

verb

  1. to determine beforehand
  2. to influence or incline towards an opinion beforehand; bias

Derived Forms

ˌpredeˌtermiˈnation noun
ˌpredeˈterminative adjective
ˌpredeˈterminer noun

Example Sentences Including 'predetermine'

Even so, it depended on chance happenings coming in the right order, none of which he could predetermine.
Forbes, Bryan A Song at Twilight

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