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
First Known Use: 1528
verb
pre·des·ti·nate
\-ˌnāt\
Definition of predestinate
predestinated
;predestinating
transitive verb
1 : to foreordain to an earthly or eternal lot or destiny by divine decree
2 archaic : predetermine
Origin and Etymology of predestinate
Middle English, from Latin praedestinatus, past participle
First Known Use: 15th century
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