ordainment
Translation
ordainment, decree, ordination
Examples
His ordainment as bishop was a significant event.
His ordainment as bishop was a significant event.
They believed it was by divine ordainment.
They believed it was by divine ordainment.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb.)) ((as sth.)) the act of ordaining. The ordainment of new priests is a yearly ceremony.
((by sth.)) a decree or command. They felt it was an ordainment by fate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decree, fate, destiny, appointment
Etymology
From the verb 'ordain' + '-ment' (a suffix forming nouns). 'Ordain' comes from Latin 'ordinare' (to put in order).
Memory Tips
Think of 'ordainment' as the act or result of 'ordaining' something. It's the official 'order' or appointment.