How Do You Spell FOREORDAIN?

Pronunciation: [fˌɔːɹɔːdˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

The verb "foreordain" means to predestine or determine something beforehand. The word is spelled with four syllables: /fɔː(r)ˈɔː(r)deɪn/. The first syllable is pronounced as "for," the second syllable, "-eo-," is pronounced as "or," and the third syllable, "-dai-," is pronounced as "day." The final syllable, "-n," is pronounced normally. This word can be a tongue twister for some people, but once understood, it's easy to use in everyday language.

FOREORDAIN Meaning and Definition

1. Foreordain is a verb that refers to the act of predestining or predetermining an outcome or event. It involves the belief or concept that certain events or conditions have been prearranged or predetermined by a higher power or divine authority.

   To foreordain means to ordain or decide in advance. It typically implies that an event or outcome has been predetermined before it occurs, often as part of a divine plan or will. It suggests a belief in a higher power's control over the course of events or destiny.

   This term is often associated with religious or theological contexts, where individuals believe in the existence of a divine being who predetermines the fate and outcomes of human lives. It is commonly seen in religious texts and doctrines that assert the idea of predestination.

   Foreordain also carries the connotation of inevitability or lack of free will in the affected outcome. It implies that the predetermined event or outcome is unchangeable, regardless of any human efforts or decisions.

   Overall, the term "foreordain" refers to the act of predestining or predetermining an event or outcome, often within a religious framework, suggesting an inflexible destiny that cannot be altered by human actions.

2. To ordain or appoint beforehand; to predestinate.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FOREORDAIN

• doreordain
• coreordain
• voreordain
• goreordain
• toreordain
• foreirdain
• foreodain
• foreordaind
• foreordaine
• Foreording
• foreorden
• forerdin
• foreardaine
• Forrodain

Etymology of FOREORDAIN

The word "foreordain" is derived from two Old English words: "fore" and "ordain".

- "Fore" comes from the Old English word "fore", meaning before or in front of. It is related to the Old Saxon "for" and the Old High German "fora", both also meaning before.

- "Ordain" comes from the Old English word "ordainian", which means to prescribe or decree. It is derived from the Latin word "ordinare", which has a similar meaning.

When these two words are combined, "foreordain" essentially means to predestine or determine something in advance.

Similar spelling words for FOREORDAIN

• foreword,
• foreordained,
• forrard.

Conjugate verb Foreordain

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have foreordained

you would have foreordained

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we would have foreordained

they would have foreordained

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been foreordaining

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been foreordaining

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IMPERATIVE

you foreordain

we let´s foreordain

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to foreordain

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

foreordained

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am foreordaining

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

foreordaining

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been foreordaining

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it foreordain

SIMPLE PAST

I foreordained

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he/she/it foreordained

we foreordained

they foreordained