Definition of: predestinate

(prē·des′tə·nit, -nāt) adjective
1. Designed for some special fate.
2. Foreordained by divine decree, as to salvation.
—noun One who is predestined, as to salvation.
—v.t. (-nāt) ·nat·ed, ·nat·ing
1. To destine or decree beforehand; foreordain.
2. Theol. To foreordain by divine decree or purpose. [<L praedestinatus, pp. of praedestinare <prae- before + destinare destine]