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predetermination vs determination

determination vs predetermination

predetermination and determination both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
predetermination Yes No No No
determination Yes No No No
As nouns, determination is a hypernym of predetermination; that is, determination is a word with a broader meaning than predetermination:
  • predetermination: the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place
  • determination: the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Other hypernyms of predetermination include finding.
As nouns, determination is a hypernym of predetermination; that is, determination is a word with a broader meaning than predetermination:
  • predetermination: a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something
  • determination: a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
Other hypernyms of predetermination include conclusion, decision.
predetermination (noun) determination (noun)
the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something the act of making up your mind about something
(theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind) the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature
Difference between predetermination and determination

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