Destination

Definition

Destination refers to the place to which someone or something is going or being sent. It can also signify the end point of a journey or the intended final location of an object or person.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/
• Respelling: des-tuh-NAY-shun

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən/
• Respelling: des-tuh-NAY-shun

Etymology

The word "destination" originates from the Latin "destinare," meaning "to establish" or "to make firm," combined with "-ion" to form "destination." The term entered Middle French and eventually English, maintaining the sense of a designated or intended end point.

Derivatives

• Destine (verb)
• Destined (adjective)
• Destiny (noun)
• Pre-destination (noun)
• Destinator (noun)

Synonyms

• Goal
• End point
• Objective

Antonyms

• Origin
• Source
• Beginning

Usage

The noun "destination" is commonly used to indicate the final stop or goal of a journey or process. For example, "Paris is a popular travel destination." It is frequently applied in the context of travel, shipping, and logistics to denote the place where someone or something is meant to arrive.

Related Terms

• Journey: A trip or expedition from one place to another.
• Arrival: The act of reaching a destination.
• Path: The route or direction taken to reach a destination.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The place to which someone or something is going or being sent: Refers to the intended location or final goal of a journey.
  • Example: "They finally reached their destination after a long drive."
• The end point of a journey or process: Indicates the ultimate location or point of arrival after travel or effort.
  • Example: "The package arrived at its destination ahead of schedule."