predetermination
pronunciation
How to pronounce predetermination in British English: UK ['pri:dɪˌtɜ:mɪ'neɪʃən]
How to pronounce predetermination in American English: US [ˌpridɪˌtɜmə'neɪʃən]
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- 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)
- the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place