stipulated
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/
KK: /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/
adjective
Definition
Required as a condition of a contract or agreement; specified or promised in an agreement.
Example
The stipulated terms of the contract must be followed by both parties.
Conversation
Did you read the contract for the new project?
Yeah, I noticed that it has some stipulated terms we need to follow.
Exactly! I want to make sure we fulfill all the stipulated requirements.
For sure, it’s important to keep everything clear and on track.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
specified
required
designated
Antonyms
optional
unrestricted
implied
verb
Definition
To specify or demand a condition or requirement in an agreement or contract.
Example
The contract stipulated that the work must be completed by the end of the month.
Tense Forms
Past: stipulated
Past Participle: stipulated
Conversation
Did you see the contract they stipulated for the new project?
Yeah, it was pretty detailed, wasn't it?
I was surprised by all the terms they stipulated for the deadline.
Root Explanation
Stipulated → It is formed from "stipulare" (meaning to arrange or agree) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating the past tense). The word "stipulated" means that something has been arranged or agreed upon in the past.
Memory Tip
Think of an agreement that has been 'arranged' ('stipulare') in the past, which is what 'stipulated' means.
Visually Confused Words
unstipulated
estipulate
astipulate
restipulate
instipulate
exstipulate
bistipulate
adstipulate