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[せん()·けつ()]
senketsu
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 先決

noun, suru verb
  1. deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority

Definition and Synonyms for 先決

Predetermination the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place
Synonyms: 先決
Predetermination a mental determination or resolve in advance
Synonyms: 先決
Predetermination being determined in advance
Synonyms: 予定説, 先決, 宿命
Predetermination an antecedent intention to do something
Synonyms: 先決
Predetermination especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind)
Synonyms: 予定説, 先決, 宿命

Meanings for each kanji in 先決

» before; ahead; previous; future; precedence
» decide; fix; agree upon; appoint

Categories 先決 is a member of

Finding the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
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Decision a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
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Theological Doctrine the doctrine of a religious group
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Sample Sentences for 先決

First, you have to stop smoking.
In the first place we must find a way out of this.

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