foreordain
|fore/or/dain|
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/ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/
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/ˌfɔːrɔːˈdeɪn/
predetermined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'foreordain' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'foreordeynen,' where 'fore-' meant 'before' and 'ordeynen' meant 'to ordain.'
Historical Evolution
'foreordeynen' transformed into the modern English word 'foreordain.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to ordain beforehand,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to determine or appoint beforehand.
The prophecy foreordained the rise of a new leader.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42