English dictionary

foreordination

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind)

noun.cognition

Synonyms predestination predetermination preordination

Source: WordNet 3.0
Previous ordination or appointment; predetermination; predestination.

noun

Source: webster1913