destiny — the events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdestəni/
Example Sentences
- My destiny was sealed when I accidentally ordered 100 pizzas instead of 1.
- She took control of her destiny and started her own business.
- It seemed like destiny that we met at the coffee shop twice in one day.
destiny
NOUN[/ˈdestəni/]
the events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'destinare', meaning 'to determine, to fix, or to appoint'. Through metaphorical extension, it came to denote an inevitable fate or purpose, as if divinely predetermined and inescapable.
Breakdown
Latin 'destinare' (to determine, to fix) → Old French 'destinee' → Middle English 'destinie' → modern English 'destiny'. The suffix '-ity' (or '-y' in older forms) converts the verb into an abstract noun denoting a predetermined state or condition.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My destiny was sealed when I accidentally ordered 100 pizzas instead of 1.”
“She took control of her destiny and started her own business.”
“It seemed like destiny that we met at the coffee shop twice in one day.”
“His destiny as a professional sleeper was revealed during math class.”
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