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- [awr-deyn]
- /ɔrˈdeɪn/
- /ɔːˈdeɪnmənt /
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- [awr-deyn]
- /ɔrˈdeɪn/
Definitions of ordainment word
- verb with object ordainment to invest with ministerial or sacerdotal functions; confer holy orders upon. 1
- verb with object ordainment to enact or establish by law, edict, etc.: to ordain a new type of government. 1
- verb with object ordainment to decree; give orders for: He ordained that the restrictions were to be lifted. 1
- verb with object ordainment (of God, fate, etc.) to destine or predestine: Fate had ordained the meeting. 1
- verb without object ordainment to order or command: Thus do the gods ordain. 1
- verb without object ordainment to select for or appoint to an office. 1
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Origin of ordainment
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English ordeinen < Old French ordener < Latin ordināre to order, arrange, appoint. See ordination
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Parts of speech for Ordainment
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determiner
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ordainment popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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