How Do You Spell PREDESTINE?

Pronunciation: [pɹɪdˈɛstɪn] (IPA)

The spelling of "predestine" can be confusing because the "d" and "t" sounds are very similar. The word is pronounced /ˌpriːˈdɛstɪn/ (pree-DESS-tin) and is derived from the Latin word "praedestinare," which means to determine beforehand. The prefix "pre-" means before, and "destine" means to determine the fate or destiny of something. The spelling of this word is important because it refers to a theological belief that some people are predetermined by God to be saved while others are damned.

PREDESTINE Meaning and Definition

1. The word "predestine" is a verb that refers to a concept originating from theological belief systems, primarily within the context of Abrahamic religions. It is often used to describe the concept of divine determination or predetermination of events, actions, or fates, whereby everything has already been decided or prearranged by a higher power.

   In a theological context, "predestine" represents the belief that a higher power, such as God, has predetermined the course of events and the ultimate fate of individuals. It suggests that certain individuals or events have been chosen beforehand, and their destinies are fixed and unalterable.

   However, in a broader sense, "predestine" can also be used metaphorically or conceptually outside of religious contexts. In this sense, it suggests a belief in inherent fate or destiny that guides or predetermines the events or outcomes of a person's life, often beyond their control.

   The concept of predestination has sparked intense theological debates throughout history, as it raises questions about human free will, individual agency, and the nature of divine providence. Scholars and theologians have examined and interpreted the notion of predestination from various perspectives, seeking to reconcile it with other theological concepts, such as the idea of human responsibility and morality.

   Overall, "predestine" encompasses the idea of predetermined outcomes, whether through divine intervention or the belief in an inexorable fate or destiny. It encapsulates the notion that some events or circumstances are beyond human control and have been decided in advance.

2. To decree beforehand.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PREDESTINE

• predecting
• pretesting
• prestine
• progestine
• preddestine
• predestinse
• predesine
• preadestine
• Asbedestine
• Pedestrine
• Predestinerry
• Pirdestine
• Prodestine
• Predestend
• Predertone
• Prudentine
• Prudantine
• predestinise

Etymology of PREDESTINE

The word predestine originates from the Latin word praedestinare, which is a combination of two words: prae, meaning before, and destinare, meaning to determine or to appoint. The concept of predestination can be traced back to early Christian theological discussions, and the Latin term eventually made its way into English as predestine.

Similar spelling words for PREDESTINE

• predictive,
• production,
• productive,
• protesting,
• protester,
• productively,
• birdstone,
• protistan,
• broadstone,
• predigest,
• Predestiny,
• prudishness,
• prediction,
• portsdown,
• Protiston,
• protestation,
• predestinate,
• predestined,
• pridgeon,
• protestingly,
• paredes,
• pridgen,
• protest,
• port sudan,
• predigested,
• beardstown,
• Bardstown.

Conjugate verb Predestine

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have predestined

you would have predestined

he/she/it would have predestined

we would have predestined

they would have predestined

I would have predestine

you would have predestine

he/she/it would have predestine

we would have predestine

they would have predestine

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been predestining

you would have been predestining

he/she/it would have been predestining

we would have been predestining

they would have been predestining

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would predestine

you would predestine

he/she/it would predestine

we would predestine

they would predestine

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be predestining

you would be predestining

he/she/it would be predestining

we would be predestining

they would be predestining

FUTURE

I will predestine

you will predestine

he/she/it will predestine

we will predestine

they will predestine

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be predestining

you will be predestining

he/she/it will be predestining

we will be predestining

they will be predestining

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have predestined

you will have predestined

he/she/it will have predestined

we will have predestined

they will have predestined

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been predestining

you will have been predestining

he/she/it will have been predestining

we will have been predestining

they will have been predestining

IMPERATIVE

you predestine

we let´s predestine

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to predestine

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was predestining

you were predestining

he/she/it was predestining

we were predestining

they were predestining

PAST PARTICIPLE

predestined

PAST PERFECT

I had predestined

you had predestined

he/she/it had predestined

we had predestined

they had predestined

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been predestining

you had been predestining

he/she/it had been predestining

we had been predestining

they had been predestining

PRESENT

I predestine

you predestine

he/she/it predestines

we predestine

they predestine

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am predestining

you are predestining

he/she/it is predestining

we are predestining

they are predestining

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

predestining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have predestined

you have predestined

he/she/it has predestined

we have predestined

they have predestined

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been predestining

you have been predestining

he/she/it has been predestining

we have been predestining

they have been predestining

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it predestine

SIMPLE PAST

I predestined

you predestined

he/she/it predestined

we predestined

they predestined