calculated
Translation
calculated, deliberate, intentional
Examples
It was a calculated risk.
It was a calculated risk.
His comment was a calculated insult.
His comment was a calculated insult.
Grammar Patterns
a calculated ((noun)) carefully planned to get a particular result It was a calculated risk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deliberate, planned, intentional; Antonyms: spontaneous, accidental
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to calculate'. From Latin 'calculus' (pebble).
Memory Tips
A 'calculated' action is carefully planned, not accidental. Think of it as having been 'figured out' beforehand.