English Explanatory Dictionary

foreordain

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To predestine or preordain.

Pronunciation

/ˌfɔːɹɔːˈdeɪn/

Word forms

foreordain foreordains foreordaining foreordained

Etymology

From Middle English for-orden; equivalent to fore- + ordain; probably modeled on Latin praeordināre.

Derived words

foreordainer
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