Added 9 October 2026 prescribed /pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsEveryday Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about prescribed at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Set down as a rule or guide. Fixed or established especially by order or command. at the time appointed (or the appointed time) Conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline. in prescribed order Related Words: appointeddecreedformalnonarbitraryofficialordainedpositiveregularsettledunarbitraryaccordanceadvocated Back to today's word