Definition & Meaning of "predestination"in English

Predestination

(in theology) the doctrine that all events, including human salvation or damnation, are determined in advance by God

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

Calvin's teachings emphasized predestination as a key element of faith.

the prior determination of events or outcomes as if by fate or destiny

Examples

She believed her meeting with him was predestination.

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predestinationist

predestination

destination

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