Definitions

1. verb

to determine or decide in advance what the course or outcome of something will be, especially in a way that is thought to be influenced by a divine power

“The theologian argued that God had predestined the course of human events.”

2. verb

to make something seem inevitable or necessary

“The economic downturn was seen as predestined by the flawed policies of the previous administration.”

3. noun

a determining or deciding in advance, especially of the course or outcome of something

“The concept of predestination is central to many religious traditions.”