destined — certain to meet a particular fate; bound to happen
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: certain to meet a particular fate; bound to happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdestɪnd/
Example Sentences
- My pizza was destined to fall cheese-side down on my white shirt.
- The two companies were destined to merge.
- He felt destined to become a comedian after accidentally making everyone laugh during his serious presentation.
destined
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdestɪnd/]
certain to meet a particular fate; bound to happen
She felt destined to become a pianist the moment she touched the keys.
Stars aligned with plans designed - we were destined to find this!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin destinare, meaning 'to make firm' or 'to appoint.' The word originally conveyed the sense of fixing or establishing something firmly, which evolved into the concept of fate or predetermined outcome being set in place.
Breakdown
de- (thoroughly) + -stinare (from stare, to stand/make firm). The prefix intensifies the root meaning, resulting in 'firmly established' or 'appointed by fate.'
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📝Examples
“My pizza was destined to fall cheese-side down on my white shirt.”
“The two companies were destined to merge.”
“He felt destined to become a comedian after accidentally making everyone laugh during his serious presentation.”
“The package is destined for London.”
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