Foreknown

/ˌfɔːrˈnoʊn/ adjective

Definition

Known beforehand; understood in advance before an event occurs.

Etymology

Past participle of foreknow; from fore- + known (from Old English cnāwan). An adjective describing something that was known in advance.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'from the foundation of the world' combined with 'foreknown' appears in religious texts to describe destined events—it's the language of predestination.

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