destiny
/ˈdɛstɪni/
Meanings
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noun
The planned continuation of events in the future, typically regarded as inescapable.
- "Her destiny was to become a queen."
- "He felt that his destiny lay in the arts."
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noun
The predetermined course of events.
- "It is said that love is written in the stars, and our destiny is written in the stars as well."
- "Fate and destiny are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings: fate is what is predetermined, while destiny is what one strives to achieve."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms
fate , fate , fate , lot , orlay
Rhymes
Words rhyming with destinySerenity , Sentency , Benevolence , Celestial , Penance , Tranquility , Audacity , Valiance , Vigilance , Precipice , Velocity , Solitude , Sanctity , Piety , and more.
Variants
List of all variants of destiny that leads to same resultdestinies , destiny , manifest destinies , manifest destiny
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin 'destinare,' meaning 'to assign, to determine,' from 'de-' 'apart' + 'stare' 'to stand.'
Trivia
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The word 'destiny' first appeared in English in the late 14th century.
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In some Eastern religious and spiritual traditions, the concept of destiny is closely linked to the idea of karma, or the law of cause and effect.
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The concept of destiny has been explored in various forms of art, including paintings, sculptures, and literature. One famous example is Gustave Doré's painting 'Destiny,' which depicts a blindfolded figure holding a pair of scales and a wheel of fortune.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Fate: Fate refers to the predetermined course of events, often considered to be inescapable. While fate and destiny are related concepts, they are not the same: destiny refers to the course of action one chooses to take, while fate refers to the predetermined course of events.
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Free Will: Free will refers to the ability to make choices and determine one's own actions, in contrast to being determined by fate or destiny.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Destiny has been a popular theme in literature, art, music, and philosophy throughout history. In Greek mythology, the three Fates, or Moirai, were responsible for determining the destinies of mortals. In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' the witches prophesy Macbeth's destiny, which ultimately leads to his downfall. The concept of destiny is also a common theme in religious and spiritual beliefs, such as the belief in reincarnation and the idea that one's actions in this life determine their destiny in the next.
How to Memorize "destiny"
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visualize
- Visualize a map or a road leading to your future, with each step representing a choice or action that brings you closer to your destiny.
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associate
- Associate the word 'destiny' with the image of a star or a constellation, representing the idea of a predetermined course of events.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'DESTINY' to remember the definition: D - Determined, E - Events, S - Shaped, T - The, I - Individual, N - Narrative, and Y - You.
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