Pronunciation: /priːˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/
noun the act of predestining or the condition of being predestined
A1 Some people believe in predestination, the idea that everything is already planned by a higher power.
A2 The concept of predestination can be found in various religions and philosophies.
B1 The debate over predestination versus free will has been ongoing for centuries.
B2 Many theologians have written extensively on the topic of predestination and its implications.
C1 The doctrine of predestination has been a central tenet in certain branches of Christianity.
C2 Scholars continue to study and analyze the concept of predestination from various perspectives.
formal The concept of predestination has been a topic of debate among theologians for centuries.
informal Some people believe in predestination, thinking that everything is already predetermined.
slang I don't buy into that whole predestination thing, I think we make our own destiny.
figurative Her success seemed like predestination, as if it was always meant to be.
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