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preordained

/priːˈɔːrdɪnd/ adjective · British & US
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What does preordained mean?

adjective

Decided or arranged in advance; predetermined. Used to describe something that is seen as inevitable or unavoidable.

Example

"The company's financial struggles were seen as preordained, given the industry's current trends."

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