Definition

The quality of having significant consequences or being destined to happen.

Example

The fatefulness of their decision changed the course of their lives forever.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the fatefulness of certain decisions we make?

Definitely! It's crazy how one choice can change everything.

Right? Sometimes I wonder if we really have control over our paths.

Maybe it's a mix of choice and chance, which makes life interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fatefulness → It is formed from "fate" (from Latin *fatum*, meaning that which has been spoken or decreed) and "-fulness" (meaning the state of being full of). The word "fatefulness" refers to the state of being full of fate or having a significant impact on future events.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fate' as something that has been 'decreed' and 'fulness' meaning a state of being. This helps you remember that 'fatefulness' is about being full of fate or having a significant influence on what is to come.

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