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predetermined ending
[/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd ˈɛndɪŋ/]
noun
pl: predetermined endings
final predeterminado
1.
An ending that has been decided or established in advance, before the actual occurrence of events
The movie had a predetermined ending that disappointed many viewers.
O filme tinha um final predeterminado que decepcionou muitos espectadores.
2.
A conclusion or outcome that was arranged beforehand
Despite the suspense, the predetermined ending left no room for surprises.
Apesar da suspense, o final predeterminado não deixou espaço para surpresas.
Synonyms
foreordained conclusion
predetermined conclusion
prearranged ending
fixed ending
decided outcome
Antonyms
unexpected ending
unpredictable conclusion
open ending
spontaneous outcome
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
final predeterminado
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
final já definido
Alternative regional phrasing
Portugal
final predeterminado
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a foregone conclusion
written in stone
the die is cast
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