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Meaning of DESTINED
The primary meaning of the word "destined" is related to being predetermined or certain to happen.
Etymology of DESTINED
The word "destined" originates from the Old French word "destiner," which is derived from the Latin words "de" (meaning "from" or "of") and "stinare" (meaning "to determine" or "to establish")
Historically, the word has been used to convey a sense of predetermined fate or course of events, often with a sense of inevitability or predetermination
Synonyms
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "destined" can be defined as:
- + (of a person) having a particular fate or future
- + (of an event or situation) certain or inevitable
- + intended or expected to do or achieve something
Usage Examples
- She was destined for greatness from a young age
- * The two were destined to be together
- * The project was destined to fail due to lack of funding