Fates

fate  (ft)

n.

1.

a. The supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events.

b. The inevitable events predestined by this force.

2. A final result or consequence; an outcome.

3. Unfavorable destiny; doom.

4. Fates Greek & Roman Mythology The three goddesses, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, who control human destiny. Used with the.

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[Middle English, from Old French fat, from Latin ftum, prophecy, doom, from neuter past participle of fr, to speak; see bh-² in Indo-European roots.]

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Fates

Noun, pl

Classical myth the goddesses who control human destiny