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- [pri-med-i-tey-shuh n]
- /prɪˌmɛd ɪˈteɪ ʃən/
- /ˌpriːˈmed.ɪ.teɪ.tɪd/
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- [pri-med-i-tey-shuh n]
- /prɪˌmɛd ɪˈteɪ ʃən/
Definitions of premeditation word
- noun premeditation an act or instance of premeditating. 1
- noun premeditation Law. sufficient forethought to impute deliberation and intent to commit the act. 1
- noun premeditation planning, forethought 1
- uncountable noun premeditation Premeditation is thinking about something or planning it before you actually do it. 0
- noun premeditation prior resolve to do some act or to commit a crime 0
- noun premeditation the act of premeditating 0
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Origin of premeditation
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin praemeditātiōn- (stem of praemeditātiō) a considering beforehand. See premeditate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Premeditation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
premeditation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
premeditation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for premeditation
noun premeditation
- big idea — any plan or proposal that is grandiose, impractical, and usually unsolicited: You're always coming around here with your big ideas.
- bourn — a destination; goal
- canniness — the quality of being canny
- discreetness — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
- foresight — care or provision for the future; provident care; prudence.
Top questions with premeditation
- what is premeditation?
- premeditation would be a requirement in which case?
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