English Explanatory Dictionary

predestinate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To predestine.
adj
  1. Predestined, preordained.

Pronunciation

/pɹiːˈdɛstɪneɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-predestinate.wav /pɹiːˈdɛstɪnət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-predestinate2.wav

Word forms

predestinate predestinates predestinating predestinated

Etymology

From Middle English predestinate, from Latin praedestinātus, past participle of praedestināre. By surface analysis, pre- + destinate.

Derived words

unpredestinated predestinately
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