planned
UK: plænd | US: plænd
adj. arranged or decided in advance
v. (past tense and past participle of "plan") to have made arrangements or preparations for something
The word "planned" derives from the verb "plan," which entered English in the early 18th century from French planer (to smooth, to design), itself from Latin planum (flat surface, drawing). The suffix "-ed" marks the past tense or past participle, indicating completed action. The morpheme "n" is an inflectional addition to maintain pronunciation clarity when combining "plan" and "-ed." The evolution reflects a shift from physical design (e.g., architectural plans) to abstract preparation.
The trip was carefully planned to avoid delays.
She planned her career path while still in college.
The city has a well-planned public transportation system.
They planned the event down to the smallest detail.
The project was planned but never executed due to budget cuts.