preordain

[ pree-awr-deyn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to ordain beforehand; foreordain.

preordain

/ ˌpriːɔːdɪˈneɪʃən; ˌpriːɔːˈdeɪn /

verb

1. tr to ordain, decree, or appoint beforehand

Derived Forms

• preordination, noun

Other Words From

• pre·or·di·na·tion [pree-awr-dn-, ey, -sh, uh, n], noun
• unpre·or·dained adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of preordain¹

First recorded in 1525–35; pre- + ordain

Example Sentences

The Hot Takedown team disputes any notions that the Suns and the Bucks are merely lucky to have gotten this far and that super-teams like the Lakers, Nets and Clippers were preordained to be champs without their pesky injuries.

From FiveThirtyEight

Those numbers preordained the presidential election results.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• foretell
• predetermine