destination

See also: Destination

English

Etymology

From Latin dēstinātiō, from dēstinō (“to destine”).

Pronunciation

Noun

destination (countable and uncountable, plural destinations)

  1. (countable) The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
    arrive at your destination
  2. (archaic) The act of destining or appointing.
  3. Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design.

Usage notes
  • Often used attributively to indicate desirability, as in a destination resort (a resort that is a fine, desirable destination) or destination wedding.

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Danish

Noun

destination c (singular definite destinationen, plural indefinite destinationer)

  1. destination

Declension
Declension of destination
common
gender		 Singular Plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative destination destinationen destinationer destinationerne
genitive destinations destinationens destinationers destinationernes

Further reading

French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /dɛs.ti.na.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

destination f (plural destinations)

  1. destination

Further reading

Swedish

Noun

destination c

  1. a destination (especially for a ship or airplane)

Declension
Declension of destination 
Singular Plural
Indefinite Definite Indefinite Definite
Nominative destination destinationen destinationer destinationerna
Genitive destinations destinationens destinationers destinationernas

See also

References
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