predetermination

Noun

Meaning

The act of previous determination; a purpose formed beforehand; as, the predetermination of God's will.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

predestination preordination foreordination providence doom kismet portion lot conclusion intention fate necessity earthquake decree luck

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Antonyms

liberty will self-determination decision choice mind

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Hypernyms

decision finding conclusion determination theological doctrine

Hyponyms

election

Related terms

predetermine predeterminer

Examples

Waterpolo is my life. Our relationship is that of predetermination I'll never be better at anything than waterpolo and that is why it is my duty to pursue this sport as long as I can, and to the best of my abilities. Tibor Benedek

he entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

predeterminant predeterminate predeterminately predeterminative predetermine predetermined