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predetermined

/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/
pre · de · ter · mined ˌpriː · dɪ · ˈtɜːr · mɪnd
English Definition
adj. decided in advance
中文释义
预先决定的
Significado en Español
predeterminado
한국어 뜻
미리 정해진
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
được định trước
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Example Sentence

The outcome seemed predetermined.

结果似乎是预先注定的。

Synonyms
preset prearranged fixed
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “predetermined”:

  1. A spontaneous
  2. B random
  3. C undecided
  4. D preplanned
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D — preplanned. “predetermined” means adj. decided in advance

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

With such a weak, tired team, the crushing loss seemed almost ______.

  1. A uncertain
  2. B doubtful
  3. C predetermined
  4. D surprising
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C — predetermined. “predetermined” means adj. decided in advance

Common questions about “predetermined”

What does “predetermined” mean?

predetermined — adj. decided in advance. In Chinese: 预先决定的.

How do you pronounce “predetermined”?

predetermined is pronounced /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pre · de · ter · mined.

How do you use “predetermined” in a sentence?

The outcome seemed predetermined. (结果似乎是预先注定的。)

What are synonyms for “predetermined”?

preset, prearranged, fixed — all close in meaning to predetermined (adj. decided in advance).

Is “predetermined” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. predetermined appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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