Prejudicate

//pɹiːˈdʒuːdɪkət// adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To determine beforehand, especially rashly; to prejudge. ambitransitive, archaic

    "the Florentine will moue vs For speedie ayde: wherein our deerest friend Preiudicates the businesse, and would seeme To haue vs make deniall."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Prejudiced, biased. obsolete

    "their works will be embraced by most that understand them, and their reasons enforce belief even from prejudicate Readers."

  2. 2
    Preconceived (of an opinion, idea etc.); formed before the event.

    "ignorances and prejudicate opinions"

Example

More examples

"their works will be embraced by most that understand them, and their reasons enforce belief even from prejudicate Readers."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin praeiūdicātus, past participle of praeiūdicō (“pre-judge”). Doublet of prejudge.

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