How Do You Spell PREORDAIN?

Pronunciation: [pɹɪɔːdˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

The word "preordain" is spelled as [priːɔː(r)ˈdeɪn], with stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as "pree" with a long vowel sound, followed by an "or" sound which is less noticeable. The second syllable is pronounced as "dayn" with stress on the "de" and a clear "ay" vowel sound. The word means to determine or choose something in advance, especially by divine will. Its etymology traces back to the Latin "praedestinare", which means to foreordain.

PREORDAIN Meaning and Definition

1. The term "preordain" refers to the act of determining or deciding in advance, particularly in a religious or spiritual context. It can also be interpreted as the belief or concept that events or outcomes have been predetermined by a higher power or divine will.

   In a religious sense, "preordain" relates to the concept of divine providence or the idea that a supreme being has predetermined the fate or destiny of individuals, societies, or the world as a whole. It suggests that certain events or actions have been predestined or predestined by a higher power and cannot be altered by human intervention.

   In a broader context, "preordain" can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where events or outcomes seem inevitable or certain due to specific conditions, circumstances, or actions. It implies that a particular outcome was set in motion or predetermined by certain factors, plans, or decisions that were made in the past.

   The concept of preordination can be found in various religious and spiritual traditions, including Christianity, Islam, and some branches of Hinduism. It is often linked to the belief in a higher power or deity who has control over the universe and has predetermined the course of human history and individual destinies. However, the interpretation and understanding of preordination can vary among different religious and philosophical perspectives.

2. To appoint beforehand; to predetermine.

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

Common Misspellings for PREORDAIN

• precordail
• lreordain
• -reordain
• 0reordain
• peeordain
• preodrain
• Preordane
• precordiar
• preoridain
• praeordain

Etymology of PREORDAIN

The word "preordain" has its roots in Old French. It is derived from the combination of the prefix "pre-" meaning "before" and the verb "ordain", which comes from the Latin word "ordinare" meaning "to order or arrange". Over time, "preordain" evolved in Middle English to refer to the act of determining or decreeing something before it happens, particularly in a religious or divine sense.

Similar spelling word for PREORDAIN

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Conjugate verb Preordain

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to preordain

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

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PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it preordain

SIMPLE PAST

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