adjective
- known beforehand or in advance
Usage: formal; often used in theological contexts
Examples
- The outcome was foreknown to those who had studied the patterns.
- In many religious traditions, events are believed to be foreknown by divine providence.
- The consequences of his actions were foreknown but ignored.
- She acted as if the results were foreknown and inevitable.
- The ancient prophecy spoke of foreknown events that would shape the future.