Word
kismet
Phoneticskismet
US/ˈkɪzmɪt/
UK/kˈɪsmɪt/
Definition
n. the idea that events in life happen by chance or as part of a bigger plan — not because of your choices.
n. a noun referring to the concept that life events are determined by fate or chance rather than personal decisions. More common in literary or formal contexts.
Examples
“He thinks his job offer was a matter of kismet.”
“The author used the theme of kismet to explain why the characters made unexpected choices.”
“In the novel, the protagonist's belief in kismet leads her to accept a series of mysterious opportunities that ultimately redefine her life's purpose.”
Examples
simple
“He thinks his job offer was a matter of kismet.”
contextual
“The author used the theme of kismet to explain why the characters made unexpected choices.”
complex
“In the novel, the protagonist's belief in kismet leads her to accept a series of mysterious opportunities that ultimately redefine her life's purpose.”
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