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doomed

|doomed|

B2

/duːmd/

(doom)

inevitable fate

Base FormPastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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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

Adjective 1

certain to fail, suffer, or die.

The mission was doomed from the start.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45