Definition of preordain Preordain

/pɹiˌɔɹdejˈn/ - [preeordeyn] - pre•or•dain

We found 5 definitions of preordain from 5 different sources.

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What does preordain mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

preordain - foreordain or determine beforehand
  predestine, foreordain
  predetermine determine beforehand
  jinx foredoom to failure; "This project is jinxed!"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • preordain (Verb)
    To determine the fate of something in advance.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • preordain (v. t.)
    To ordain or appoint beforehand: to predetermine: to foreordain.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • preordain
    prē-or-dān′, v.t. to ordain, appoint, or determine beforehand.—n. Preordinā′tion

Part of speech

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  • preordain, verb, present, 1st person singular of preordain (infinitive).
  • preordain, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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