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preordained

/ˌpriː.ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
pre · or · dained
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• adjective

1

Decided, decreed, or determined beforehand, especially by divine will, fate, or an authoritative body.

Example

"The ancient tragedians often explored whether human lives follow a preordained path or are shaped by individual choice."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 14th century from the prefix 'pre-' (before) and the verb 'ordain', which derives via Old French from Latin 'ordinare' (to put in order or appoint).

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