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prejudicate

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /pɹiːˈdʒuːdɪkət/
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  • UK: /pɹiːˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Prejudiced, biased.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Preconceived (of an opinion, idea etc.); formed before the event.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To determine beforehand, especially rashly; to prejudge.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive, archaic

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin praeiūdicātus, past participle of praeiūdicō (“pre-judge”). Doublet of prejudge.