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predetermine vs predestinate

predestinate vs predetermine

predetermine is not an adjective while predestinate is an adjective.

predetermine and predestinate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
predetermine No No Yes No
predestinate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, predestinate is a hyponym of predetermine; that is, predestinate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than predetermine:
  • predetermine: determine beforehand
  • predestinate: foreordain by divine will or decree
Other hyponyms of predetermine include foreordain, predestine, preordain, foreordain, predestine.
predetermine (adjective) predestinate (adjective)
established or prearranged unalterably
predetermine (verb) predestinate (verb)
determine beforehand foreordain by divine will or decree
cause to be biased
Difference between predetermine and predestinate

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