Sign in
Enter the word for search

preordained

UK
/priːɔːˈdeɪnd/
US
/priːɔrˈdeɪnd/

Translations

preordainedpast participle
UK
/priːɔːˈdeɪnd/
US
/priːɔrˈdeɪnd/
Functions as a participial adjective derived from the verb "preordain"
prédestinéSe dit surtout du destin, d’un résultat considéré comme fixé d’avance.
The outcome of the election seemed preordained.
L’issue de l’élection semblait prédestinée.
Additional translations
préordonnéPlus neutre, pour un événement ou un résultat décidé à l’avance; emploi moins fréquent que prédestiné.
Synonyms
inevitable
foreordained
fated
determined
predestined
preordainverb

preordained

Past Simple

preordained
Past Simple
preordained
Past Participle
preordaining
Gerund
UK
/priːɔːˈdeɪn/
US
/priːɔrˈdeɪn/
préordonnerSens général ; surtout dans un contexte religieux ou formel.
Many people believe that fate can preordain their future.
Beaucoup de gens croient que le destin peut préordonner leur avenir.
Additional translations
prédestinerEmploi religieux ou philosophique ; insiste sur une destinée fixée d’avance.
Synonyms
foreordain
appoint
fate
determine
predestine

Definitions

preordainedpast participle
Determined in advance; inevitable or predestined.
The outcome of the election seemed preordained given the overwhelming support for the incumbent.
preordainverb
To decide or determine an outcome or course of events in advance.
The ancient prophecy seemed to preordain the hero's victory over the forces of evil.
To ordain, decree, or appoint beforehand, especially by divine authority or fate.
The theologians argued that God had preordained every event in history.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries