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predestination

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)

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Word length
14
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃen

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noun

  1. (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

  1. previous determination as if by destiny or fate

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