doomed
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B2
/duːmd/
(doom)
inevitable fate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'doomed' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dōm', where 'dōm' meant 'judgment' or 'decree'.
Historical Evolution
'dōm' transformed into the Middle English word 'dom', and eventually became the modern English word 'doom'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'judgment or decree', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'certain to fail or suffer'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
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