Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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predetermination | Yes | No | No | No |
determination | Yes | No | No | No |
predetermination (noun) | determination (noun) |
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the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place | the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation |
a mental determination or resolve in advance; an antecedent intention to do something | the act of making up your mind about something |
(theology) being determined in advance; especially the doctrine (usually associated with Calvin) that God has foreordained every event throughout eternity (including the final salvation of mankind) | the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose |
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration | |
deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature |