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ordain | ordainable |

As a verb ordain

is to prearrange unalterably.

As an adjective ordainable is

capable of being ordained; worthy to be ordained or appointed.

ordain

English

Verb

  • to prearrange unalterably
  • to decree
  • to admit into the ministry of a religion, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk.
  • to authorize as a rabbi
  • to predestine

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    * ordination

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    ordainable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Capable of being ordained; worthy to be ordained or appointed.
  • * Bishop Joseph Hall
    • The nature of man is ordainable to life.