eelmääratud
Eelmääratud is an Estonian adjective meaning pre-determined or foreordained. It describes events, outcomes, or conditions that are fixed in advance and cannot be altered by subsequent actions. The term is used in both secular and religious contexts to denote a lack of contingency in the chosen outcome.
Origin and formation: The word is formed from eel- meaning before and määratud meaning determined, reflecting
Contexts and usage: In philosophy and theology, eelmääratud is used to discuss predestination and determinism. The
Related concepts: Predestination, foreordination, determinism, and fatalism are closely connected ideas. The term is often discussed
See also: Predestination; Determinism; Foreknowledge; Free will.