In lang=en terms the difference between predetermine and predominate
is that predetermine is to doom by previous decree; to foredoom while predominate is to dominate or hold power over, especially through numerical advantage; to outweigh.
As verbs the difference between predetermine and predominate
is that predetermine is to determine or decide in advance while predominate is to dominate, have control, or succeed by superior numbers or size.
As an adjective predominate is
(nonstandard) predominant.
predetermine
English
Verb
To determine or decide in advance.
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To doom by previous decree; to foredoom.
Usage notes
* The verb itself is not as common as the derived participial adjective predetermined.
Synonyms
* (determine in advance) (l), (l)
Derived terms
* (l)
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predominate
English
Alternative forms
* (obsolete)
Verb
To dominate, have control, or succeed by superior numbers or size.
To be prominent; to loom large; to be the chief component of a whole.
To dominate or hold power over, especially through numerical advantage; to outweigh.
Synonyms
* preponderate
