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ordainment

/ɔːrˈdeɪnmənt/
or · dain · ment
Plural:ordainments
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• noun

1

The act of ordaining, establishing, or decreeing by formal authority or fate, or a decree so established.

Example

"The ancient philosopher viewed the changing of the seasons as a natural ordainment of the cosmos."

2

The act or ceremony of investing a person with ministerial or priestly functions; ordination.

Example

"Friends and congregation members gathered in the historic chapel to witness her formal ordainment into the ministry."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'ordainment' is a valid noun meaning an authoritative decree or appointment, 'ordination' is strongly preferred in modern English when referring specifically to the religious ceremony of investing someone into the clergy.

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ord river
ordain
ordainer
ordainment
ordeal
order
orderable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the verb 'ordain' (derived via Old French from Latin ordinare, meaning 'to put in order') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ordainment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ordainment
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