preordained

UK
/priːɔːˈdeɪnd/
US
/priːɔrˈdeɪnd/

Translations

preordainedpast participle
UK
/priːɔːˈdeɪnd/
US
/priːɔrˈdeɪnd/
Functions as a participial adjective derived from the verb "preordain"
The outcome of the election seemed preordained.
Результат выборов казался предопределённым.
preordainverb

preordained

Past Simple

preordained
Past Simple
preordained
Past Participle
preordaining
Gerund
UK
/priːɔːˈdeɪn/
US
/priːɔrˈdeɪn/
The ancient prophecy seemed to preordain his destiny.
Древнее пророчество, казалось, предопределяло его судьбу.

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.