destination
//dɛstɪˈneɪʃən//
Forms
- Plural
- destinations
Definitions
1.The place set for the end of a journey or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
2.Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design.
3.A goal.
- This plan will help us reach our destination, victory in the election this fall.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3929
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
From Latin dēstinātiō
From dēstinō (“to destine”).