destinate
Determined, destinedDetermined, destined.
Meaning
2 senses(nonstandard, obsolete, possibly, rare)Determined, destined.
(nonstandard, obsolete, possibly, rare)Destined, destinated; ordained, fated.
Origin
The adjective is first attested in the first part of the 15th century, the verb in 1490, bThe 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.
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Forms
more destinate, most destinate| Comparative | more destinate Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most destinate Lesson |
regular
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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