单词 | prejudicate |
释义 | prejudicate1/priːˈdʒuːdɪkət/adjective Formed (as an opinion) prior to knowledge or examination of the case; preconceived. OriginLate 16th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin praeiūdicātus formed as an opinion in advance, use as adjective of past participle of praeiūdicāre. prejudicate2/priːˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/Now rare verb [with object] To judge beforehand; to form a prior opinion of, especially hastily or rashly; to condemn in advance. Compare prejudge. Now rare. OriginMid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin praeiūdicāt-, past participial stem of praeiūdicāre to judge beforehand, give a preliminary judgement, to form an opinion in advance, to be prejudicial to, in post-classical Latin also to harm from prae- + iūdicāre. Compare prejudicate. |
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