Definition of predestinate
: destined, fated, or determined beforehand
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Origin and Etymology of predestinate
Middle English, from Latin praedestinatus, past participle of praedestinare
Definition of predestinate
predestinated;
predestinating
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: to foreordain to an earthly or eternal lot or destiny by divine decree
Origin and Etymology of predestinate
Middle English, from Latin praedestinatus, past participle
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First Known Use: 15th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
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