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