prejudicate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pre*ju"di*cate adjective

Etymology

L. praejudicatus, p. p. of praejudicare to prejudge; prae before + judicare to judge. See Judge.

Definitions

1. Formed before due examination. "Ignorance and prejudicate opinions." Jer. Taylor.
2. Biased by opinions formed prematurely; prejudiced. "Prejudicate readers." Sir T. Browne.

Pre*ju"di*cate transitive verb

Etymology

Cf. Prejudge.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Prejudicated ; present participle & verbal noun Prejudicating

Definitions

1. To determine beforehand, especially to disadvantage; to prejudge.

   Our dearest friend Prejudicates the business. Shak.

Pre*ju"di*cate intransitive verb

Definitions

1. To prejudge. Sir P. Sidney.