premeditated
UK: /ˌpriːˈmedɪteɪtɪd/ | US: /ˌpriːˈmedɪteɪtɪd/
adj. (of an action, especially a crime) planned or considered beforehand; deliberate.
premeditated = pre<before> + medit<think> + ated<adjective suffix>
- pre: From Latin prae-, meaning "before."
- medit: From Latin meditari, meaning "to think, reflect."
- ated: A suffix forming adjectives, often indicating a state or condition.
Etymology Origin:
The word "premeditated" traces back to Latin roots, combining prae- (before) and meditari (to think). It originally described actions or thoughts considered in advance, particularly in legal contexts to denote intentionality (e.g., premeditated murder). The suffix -ated solidifies its adjectival form, emphasizing a deliberate state. The term retains its logical progression: "thinking before acting."
The prosecution argued that the murder was premeditated, citing the defendant's detailed plans.
Her apology seemed sincere, not premeditated or rehearsed.
Premeditated crimes often carry harsher penalties than impulsive ones.
The artist’s strokes were deliberate, almost premeditated in their precision.
He denied any premeditated involvement in the fraud scheme.