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Definition of preordain

preordain

/ˌpriː.ɔːrˈdeɪn/
pre · or · dain
Adjective:preordained
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Past Simple:preordained
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Past Participle:preordained
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Present Participle:preordaining
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preordain Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To decree, decide, or determine an outcome or course of events beforehand, especially as if by divine will or fate.

Example

"Ancient Greek tragedies often explore the idea that human destiny is preordained by the gods."

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• Nearby Words

preop
preopening
preoperative
preordain
preordained
preorder
preowned

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the prefix 'pre-' (before) and 'ordain', modeled on Late Latin 'praeordinare' (to appoint or order beforehand).

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