prejudicate

1 of 2

verb

-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

1
obsolete : to affect in a prejudicial manner
2
obsolete : prejudge

intransitive verb

obsolete : to form a judgment prematurely or on the basis of incomplete or imperfect evidence

prejudicate

2 of 2

adjective

1
obsolete : decided beforehand
2
obsolete : preconceived
3
obsolete : biased; prejudiced
prejudicately adverb obsolete

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Latin praejudicatus, past participle of praejudicare to prejudge

Adjective

Latin praejudicatus prejudged, from past participle of praejudicare

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“Prejudicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prejudicate. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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