Foreordaining

/ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪnɪŋ/ verb form

Definition

the present participle of 'foreordain'; the act of predetermining or predestining something.

Etymology

From 'foreordain' with the present participle suffix '-ing,' creating a gerund or continuous form indicating ongoing predetermined action.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' form lets writers discuss the process itself—not just that something is foreordained, but the theological concept of foreordaining, treating fate as an active force.

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