Foreordinated

/ˌfɔːrˈɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

arranged, appointed, or determined beforehand.

Etymology

Past participle of 'foreordinate,' combining 'fore-' with 'ordinated' from Latin 'ordinatus,' describing something prearranged.

Kelly Says

The subtle difference between 'foreordained' and 'foreordinated' likely reflected medieval scholars' attempts to distinguish between divine decree and human preparation—precision that modern English abandoned.

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