(n) a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something, Example: he entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong
(n) (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), Syn.foreordination, predetermination, preordination
n. [ Cf. F. prédétermination. ] The act of previous determination; a purpose formed beforehand; as, the predetermination of God's will. Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Predetermined p. pr. & vb. n. Predermining. ] [ Pref. pre- + determine: cf. F. prédéterminer. ] 1. To determine (something) beforehand. Sir M. Hale. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To doom by previous decree; to foredoom. [ 1913 Webster ]
[xīng xiù, ㄒㄧㄥ ㄒㄧㄡˋ, 星宿] constellation (arch., now 星座); one of the 28 constellations of traditional Chinese astronomy and astrology; motion of stars since one's birth (predetermining one's fate in astrology), See also:星座#46,000[Add to Longdo]
[ゆうげき, yuugeki] (n, vs) (1) raid; military attack by a mobile unit; hit-and-run attack; search-and-kill mission; search-and-destroy mission; military action without a predetermined target; attacking the enemy or assisting allies as the opportunity arises; (n) (2) (abbr) (See 遊撃手) shortstop; (P) #15,953[Add to Longdo]
You know the meaning of this word? click [add this word] to add this word to our database with its meaning, to impart your knowledge for the general benefit
แสดงได้ทั้งความหมายของคำเดี่ยว และคำผสม ได้อย่างถูกต้อง
เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
