predestination Meaning & Definition
What Does Predestination Mean?
As a noun, predestination means The doctrine that everything has been foreordained by God or by fate. It can also mean The doctrine that certain people have been elected for salvation, and sometimes also that others are destined for reprobation.
Word Facts for Predestination
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Synonyms | preordination, predetermination and foreordination |
| Plural | predestinations |
Predestination Definition (Noun)
- The doctrine that everything has been foreordained by God or by fate.
- The doctrine that certain people have been elected for salvation, and sometimes also that others are destined for reprobation.
- Destiny or fate.
Noun
- The doctrine that everything has been foreordained by a God or by fate.
- (specifically) The doctrine that certain people have been elected for salvation, and sometimes also that others are destined for reprobation.
Synonyms of Predestination
Predestination synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
predestination (countable and uncountable, plural predestinations)
Words That Rhyme With Predestination
Origin of Predestination
From Middle English predestinacion, from Old French predestination, from Late Latin praedēstinātiō. By surface analysis, predestine + -ation. Displaced native Old English foreteohhung.
How to Pronounce Predestination
You say predestination as /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/. It has 5 syllables, with the main stress on the fourth syllable (neɪ).
Common Questions About Predestination
What part of speech is predestination?
Predestination is a noun.
What is another word for predestination?
Words with a similar meaning to predestination include preordination, predetermination and foreordination. See the full list of predestination synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of predestination?
The plural of predestination is predestinations.