Definitions
- Referring to something that has been established or decided beforehand. - Describing a situation where a decision or plan has already been made in advance. - Talking about an arrangement or agreement that was set up beforehand.
- Referring to something that has been decided or determined in advance. - Describing a situation where the outcome has already been decided beforehand. - Talking about a plan or decision that was made prior to the event or situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that has been decided or established beforehand.
- 2Both words imply that a decision or plan was made prior to the event or situation.
- 3Both words suggest that the outcome was already determined or set in advance.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Preestablished is less commonly used than predetermined.
- 2Connotation: Preestablished has a more formal and technical connotation, while predetermined is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Focus: Preestablished emphasizes the establishment or arrangement of something beforehand, while predetermined emphasizes the outcome or decision that was made beforehand.
Remember this!
Preestablished and predetermined are synonyms that both refer to something that has been decided or established beforehand. However, preestablished emphasizes the establishment or arrangement of something beforehand, while predetermined emphasizes the outcome or decision that was made beforehand. Additionally, preestablished has a more formal and technical connotation, while predetermined is more commonly used in everyday language.
