FOREORDAINING Meaning and
Definition
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Foreordaining is a verb that denotes the action of predestining or preordaining something or someone for a particular purpose or outcome. It is derived from the combination of the prefix "fore-" meaning previous or beforehand, and the verb "ordain" referring to decreeing, determining, or appointing.
To foreordain is to predetermine an event, situation, or individual's fate or destiny, typically in a divine or higher power context. This term often connotes a sense of inevitability or divine plan, suggesting that the outcome or course of action has been predetermined prior to its occurrence. Foreordaining often implies the belief that certain events or actions are already set in motion and cannot be altered or avoided.
In religious contexts, foreordaining is closely associated with the concept of predestination, which asserts that a supreme being or force has already determined the ultimate fate of all beings. It is commonly found in theological discussions regarding divine sovereignty and human agency, where the idea of God's predetermined plan and foreknowledge underlies the concept of foreordination.
Moreover, foreordaining can also extend beyond religious contexts and be used metaphorically in philosophical or casual discussions. In this sense, it encompasses the concept of the predetermination or predestined nature of events or outcomes, regardless of their religious implications.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for FOREORDAINING
Etymology of FOREORDAINING
The word "foreordaining" is derived from the combination of two smaller words: "fore" and "ordain".
1. "Fore" comes from the Old English word "fore", which means "before" or "in front of". It also has roots in the Proto-Germanic language with the word "fura".
2. "Ordain" comes from the Old French word "ordener", which means "to order or command". It is derived from the Latin word "ordinare", having the same meaning.
When these two words are combined, "foreordaining" refers to the act of predestining or preordaining something before it happens, usually in a religious or theological context.
Similar spelling words for FOREORDAINING
Conjugate verb Foreordaining
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