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ordain | ordinable |

As a verb ordain

is to prearrange unalterably.

As an adjective ordinable is

(obsolete) capable of being 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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    ordinable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Capable of being ordained or appointed.
    • (Webster 1913)