Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: predestination
IPA transcription: [pɹ,id,ɛstən'eɪʃən]
Pronunciations of predestination
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: predestination, foreordination, preordination, predetermination
    Meaning: (theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind)
  • Synonyms: predestination
    Meaning: previous determination as if by destiny or fate
Usage examples
  • Though she couldn't approve of the way Mrs. Wilkins was introducing the idea of predestination into her immediate future, just as if she had no choice, just as if to struggle, or even to reflect, were useless, it yet influenced her.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Paradox, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording God, License CC BY-SA 4.0