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Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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adj
Determined, destined.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: nonstandard, obsolete, possibly, rare
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adj
Destined, destinated; ordained, fated.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: nonstandard, obsolete, possibly, rare
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verb
To destine, to choose.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: nonstandard, possibly, rare
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verb
To set a destination for (something), to send (something) to a particular destination.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: nonstandard, possibly, rare
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Synonyms: originate
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verb
To be scheduled to arrive at, as a destination.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: nonstandard, possibly, rare
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History
The adjective is first attested in the first part of the 15th century, the verb in 1490, both in Middle English; borrowed from Latin dēstinātus, perfect passive participle of dēstinō, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (verb-forming suffix); doublet of destine. Computing/postal use by analogy with originate. Participial usage of the adjective up until Early Modern English.
