preordination

English

Etymology

pre- +‎ ordination

Noun

preordination (usually uncountable, plural preordinations)

1. The state or process of things being preordained.
   • 2009 September 24, Ginia Bellafante, “Fearing a Future They’ve Seen”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     In the years since 9/11, producers have found rich thematic material in the arguments for and against preordination, resulting in series like “The Sarah Connor Chronicles,” “Lost” and now “FlashForward,” which begins in such a spirit of bracing suspense that I am challenged to recall another pilot that lured me so quickly into addiction.

Adjective

preordination (not comparable)

1. Before ordination.