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Ordain vs Ordinative - What's the difference?

ordain | ordinative |

As a verb ordain

is to prearrange unalterably.

As an adjective ordinative is

tending to ordain; directing; giving orders.

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
  • Synonyms

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    See also

    * ordination

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    ordinative

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Tending to ordain; directing; giving orders.
  • (Gauden)
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