- predestination - previous determination as if by destiny or fate
--1 is a kind of destiny, fate
Derived forms: verb predestine1, verb predestine3 - predestination, foreordination, preordination, predetermination - (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)
--2 is a kind of theological doctrine, religious doctrine
--2 has particulars: electionDerived form: verb predestine2