preordain

[pree-awr-deyn]

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verb (used with object)

to ordain beforehand; foreordain.

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Origin of preordain

First recorded in 1525–35; pre- + ordain

Related formspre·or·di·na·tion

[pree-awr-dn-ey-shuh n] /ˌpri ɔr dnˈeɪ ʃən/, nounun·pre·or·dained, adjective

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Examples from the Web for preordained

But I thought it was worth underscoring because when it comes to science, we assume all previous discoveries were preordained.
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The witches generally represent some version of the Fates and make Macbeth believe that life is preordained.
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And the now conscious stars have preordained this moment for my happiness.
The Beaux-Stratagem|George Farquhar
Barbara knew that whether she was late or punctual had been preordained.
Lady Lilith|Stephen McKenna

The preordained time has now arrived, and Emmanuel himself is to take the command.
Bunyan|James Anthony Froude
From this arises the doctrine of "predestination," by which it is preordained whether a man is to be saved or lost.
Initiation into Philosophy|Emile Faguet
The immolators were preordained like the victim, and the holy race supplied both.
Lord George Bentinck|Benjamin Disraeli

British Dictionary definitions for preordained

preordain

verb

(tr) to ordain, decree, or appoint beforehand

Derived Formspreordination (ˌpriːɔːdɪˈneɪʃən), noun

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Word Origin and History for preordained

preordain

1530s, from pre- + ordain (q.v.). Related: Preordained; preordaining.

preordain

verb (used with object)

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preordain

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