kismet

Meanings

• noun

  Fate, fortune, or providence.

  - "The success of the project was largely due to kismet."
  - "She believed that her meeting her future husband was a matter of kismet."
  - "It was a stroke of kismet that they found the lost key."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈkɪs.mɛt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

destiny , fate , fortune , lot

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kismet
messet , dresset , asshet

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Variants

List of all variants of kismet that leads to same result
Kismet , Kismets , kismet , kismets

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Etymology

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Originally from the Persian word 'kismet' meaning 'destiny' or 'fate'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'kismet' is also used in the name of a popular Turkish dish, consisting of rice, vermicelli, and raisins.

2. In the Star Trek universe, the word 'kismet' is used to describe an ancient Vulcan artifact that can predict the future.

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Related Concepts

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1. luck: Kismet is often used interchangeably with the concept of 'luck'. However, kismet implies a predetermined fate or destiny, while luck is more random and unpredictable.

2. providence: Kismet can also be related to the concept of 'providence', which refers to the protective care of a divine power or higher authority.

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Culture

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In Middle Eastern and Turkish cultures, kismet is often referred to as 'the hand of fate'. It is also a common theme in literature, particularly in works of fantasy and science fiction.

How to Memorize "kismet"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hand, representing fate, guiding you towards success.
   - Imagine a star, shining brightly, representing the good fortune or kismet that comes your way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kismet' with the idea of fate or destiny.
   - Think of the phrase 'it's all in the stars' or 'it's written in the stars' when you come across the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'KISMET' to remember the definition: 'K' for kismet is 'Fate', 'I' for 'Inherent', 'S' for 'Serendipitous', 'M' for 'Mysterious', 'E' for 'Enduring', 'T' for 'Total'.

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