destiny

/ˈdɛs.tɪ.ni/noun
Middle School
1

That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will.

2

That which is inevitable in the fullness of time.

3

One's eventual fate (not necessarily inevitable or predestined).

4

The fixed order of things; invincible necessity; an irresistible power or agency conceived of as determining the future, whether in general or of an individual.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing