Aforethought

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /əˈfɔː.θɔːt/
• US IPA: /əˈfɔːr.θɑːt/, /əˈfɔːr.θɔːt/

Origin

From - + thought.

Full definition of aforethought

Adjective

1. Premeditated; planned ahead of time.This was not merely wrong; it was clearly done with malice aforethought.

Usage notes

Unlike most English adjectives, aforethought is a postpositive adjective and immediately follows the noun it modifies.

Synonyms

• (premeditated) planned, premeditated

Related terms

• fore
• forethought
• malice aforethought
• thought