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Added 10 October 2026

predesignate

adjective

Coined: a coined word, by Sir William Hamilton Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). More about predesignate at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Designated in advance.
Having its quantity indicated by a verbal sign, as with "all", "none", etc.

verb

To designate in advance.

Origin

From pre- + designate. Adjective coined by Sir William Hamilton.

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