PREDESTINATION Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word predestination. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PREDESTINATION
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| foreordination | nounn | |||||||
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) | ||||||||
| destiny | nounn | |||||||
noun • an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future • the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events • your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you) | ||||||||
| fate | nounn | |||||||
noun • an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future • the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events • your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you) verb • decree or designate beforehand | ||||||||
| providence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the guardianship and control exercised by a deity • the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University • a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures • the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources | ||||||||
| predetermination | nounn | |||||||
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) • a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something • the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place | ||||||||
| preordination | nounn | |||||||
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) | ||||||||
