Logo
dictionary thesaurus

ordinand

noun
or·​di·​nand | \ ˌȯr-də-ˈnand How to pronounce ordinand (audio) \

Definition of ordinand

: a candidate for ordination

First Known Use of ordinand

circa 1842, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ordinand

Late Latin ordinandus, gerundive of ordinare to ordain

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

impetus

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!