Fate's
/feɪts/noun
The concept of predetermined events, often associated with divine will or destiny.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the Parcae were three goddesses who controlled the threads of life, weaving the destinies of all beings, linking fate with the very fabric of existence.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bher-
“to carry or to bear, often connected to the weight of destiny.”
Latin
Latin
fatum
“that which has been spoken; a prophecy or destiny.”
Old French
Old French
fate
“the destiny or fortune that befalls a person.”
Middle English
Middle English
fate
“the concept of destiny as controlled by divine forces.”
Modern English
English
fate
“the development of events outside a person's control, often regarded as predetermined.”