PREDESTINATE

I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin praedestinatus, past participle of praedestinare Date: 14th century destined, fated, or determined beforehand, II. transitive verb (-nated; -nating) Etymology: Middle English, from Latin praedestinatus, past participle Date: 15th century to foreordain to an earthly or eternal lot or destiny by divine decree, predetermine