predetermined
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Definition
Adjective 1. Decided, arranged, or established in advance: Refers to something that has been fixed, settled, or decided before the relevant event or process occurs. 2. Predestined or fated: Can imply that an outcome was inevitable due to prior conditions or a pre-existing plan.
Usage
The adjective "predetermined" describes a condition, result, or course of action that was decided beforehand. It is often used in formal, technical, or analytical contexts to indicate a lack of spontaneity or a fixed structure.
Examples
- The experiment failed because all the variables were predetermined, leaving no room for unexpected discoveries.
- The route for the parade was predetermined by the city council months ago.
- She rejected the notion that her future was predetermined by her family's history.
- The machine stops automatically at a predetermined temperature.
Advanced Usage
- "Predetermined outcome": A result that was known or decided in advance, often suggesting a lack of genuine competition or free will.
- The trial was criticized as a sham with a predetermined outcome.
- "Predetermined path/course": A sequence of events or a direction that was established beforehand.
- The software follows a predetermined path to diagnose the problem.
Variants and Related Words
- Predetermine (verb): To decide or establish something in advance.
- The rules predetermine who is eligible to apply.
- Predetermination (noun): The action of predetermining or the state of being predetermined.
- The predetermination of the winners made the contest pointless.
- Predestined (adj.): Similar to "predetermined" but often with a stronger connotation of divine will or fate.
- Preset (adj.): Often used for mechanical or electronic settings fixed in advance (e.g., a preset radio station).
Synonyms
- Prearranged
- Pre-established
- Preordained
- Fixed
- Set
Antonyms
- Spontaneous
- Unplanned
- Undetermined
- Open-ended
Adjective
- set in advance
- a preset plan of action
- at a predetermined time