- pre·or·dained
- /ˌpriːjoɚˈdeınd/ adjformal : decided in advance and certain to happen
a preordained conclusion
Although such an outcome is likely, it is by no means preordained. [=it is not certain]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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preordained — pre|or|dained [ ,priɔr deınd ] adjective FORMAL something that is preordained is certain to happen and cannot be changed, especially because it has been decided by God ╾ pre|or|di|na|tion [ pri,ɔrdn eıʃn ] noun uncount … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
preordained — pre|or|dained [ˌpri:o:ˈdeınd US o:r ] adj formal if something is preordained, it is certain to happen in the future because God or ↑fate has decided it ▪ Is everything we do preordained? … Dictionary of contemporary English
