premeditatedly
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/priːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪdli/
(premeditated)
planned in advance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'premeditatedly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praemeditari,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'meditari' meant 'to think or consider.'
Historical Evolution
'praemeditari' transformed into the Old French word 'premedité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'premeditatedly' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to think or consider beforehand,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is planned or thought out in advance.
The crime was committed premeditatedly, with every detail carefully planned.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40
