PREDESTINATE


Meaning of PREDESTINATE in English

I. prē-ˈdes-tə-nət, -ˌnāt adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin praedestinatus, past participle of praedestinare

Date: 14th century

: destined, fated, or determined beforehand

II. -ˌnāt transitive verb

( -nat·ed ; -nat·ing )

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin praedestinatus, past participle

Date: 15th century

1. : to foreordain to an earthly or eternal lot or destiny by divine decree

2. archaic : predetermine

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