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destinate.

To destine, to choose.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To destine, to choose.

    nonstandard · possibly · rare
  2. To set a destination for (something), to send (something) to a particular destination.

    nonstandard · possibly · rare
  3. To be scheduled to arrive at, as a destination.

    nonstandard · possibly · rare
Where this word comes from

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.

adj
  1. Determined, destined.

    nonstandard · obsolete · possibly · rare
  2. Destined, destinated; ordained, fated.

    nonstandard · obsolete · possibly · rare
Where this word comes from

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.

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