In the same way as Hegel, Panovsky's notion of the dialectic makes history follow a predetermined course.
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Predetermined
Synonyms for "predetermined" (106 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (22)
absoluteaforethoughtapodicticboundcertainclearclear and distinctclear as dayconclusivedecisivedefinitedestineddeterminatedetermineddoomedfatal
Adjective(3 words)
Verb(1 words)
Noun(2 words)
deterministic methodsdeterministic solution
Strong matches (31)
fatedfixedforegoneforejudgedforeordainedforgonein the cardsineluctableinevitablejudged beforehandlimitedmeasurednecessaryordainedperfectly surepositive
Adjective(8 words)
fixedfixed characteristicfixed planfixed procedurefixed propertyfixed sequenceforeordainorganized turn-taking
Noun(5 words)
fixed groupingfixed schedule frameworkfixed step proceduremore fixedmost deterministic
Verb(2 words)
Related words (53)
Noun(8 words)
Adjective(11 words)
prearrangeprearrangedpredecidepredefinedpredefined instructionpreplannedpreplanned methodpreprogrammedpresetpreset setupstatic choice
prearrangedpreconceivedpreconceptualpreconcludedpreconsideredpredecidedpredeliberatedpredestinatepredestinedpredisposedpredispositionalprejudgedprejudgingprejudicialpremeditatedpreordainedprepensepreresolvedpresumedpresupposed
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Verb(2 words)
set price levelsstamped
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absolute, aforethought, apodictic, bound, certain.
- Sentence evidence is available for predetermined, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "predetermined".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "predetermined"
Keep "predetermined" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "predetermined" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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5 entriesCollocations
7 entriespredetermined criteriapredetermined deadlinepredetermined outcomepredetermined planpredetermined resultspredetermined schedulepredetermined steps
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
2 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Magazines let writers write what they want and decide how to lay it out afterward, but that magazine prioritizes its design, so it sets a predetermined limit on how many words are in it.
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Before pouring cement mixture into forms for a foundation, the work crew securely place an armature of steel bars at a predetermined spacing in order to reinforce the finished building's hardened concrete. If a piece of steel is not long enough to span the required distance, the workers will overlap two pieces and tie them together to form a strong splice.
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Since middle school he was predetermined to become a famous person.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "predetermined"?
Closest matches include absolute, aforethought, apodictic, bound, certain.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "predetermined"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.