Vocabulary Entry

predestination

|noun • verb

noun

The doctrine that God has eternally chosen those whom he intends to save.

Example Sentences

"The concept of predestination raises many theological debates."

"Many religions have different interpretations of predestination."

"His belief in predestination shaped his understanding of free will."

verb

Example Sentences

"Some believe that fate predestines our paths in life."

"The story predestines its characters to meet at a specific point."

"The outcome of the game seemed to predestine his victory."