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Definition of Predetermination
1. Noun. (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).
Exact synonyms: Foreordination, Predestination, Preordination
Specialized synonyms: Election
Category relationships: Divinity, Theology
Generic synonyms: Theological Doctrine
Derivative terms: Foreordain, Foreordain, Predestinarian, Predestinationist, Predestine, Predetermine, Preordain
Specialized synonyms: Election
Category relationships: Divinity, Theology
Generic synonyms: Theological Doctrine
Derivative terms: Foreordain, Foreordain, Predestinarian, Predestinationist, Predestine, Predetermine, Preordain
2. Noun. A mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something. "He entered the argument with a predetermination to prove me wrong"
3. Noun. The act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place.
Definition of Predetermination
1. n. The act of previous determination; a purpose formed beforehand; as, the predetermination of God's will.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Predetermination
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