What does fatalism mean?
Fatalism means (metaphysics, philosophy) The doctrine that all events are subject to fate or inevitable necessity, or determined in advance in such a way that human beings cannot alter them..
Fatalism
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(metaphysics, philosophy) The doctrine that all events are subject to fate or inevitable necessity, or determined in advance in such a way that human beings cannot alter them..
Example Sentences
Sure, maybe. We know — have long known — that romanticism and fatalism are dialectical lovers.
Synonyms for fatalism
Antonyms for fatalism
Related Words
Word Forms
- fatalisms
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fatalism?
Common synonyms include determinism, kismet, predestination, predeterminism.
What is the opposite of fatalism?
Possible antonyms include free will, freedom, indeterminism.
How do you use fatalism in a sentence?
Sure, maybe. We know — have long known — that romanticism and fatalism are dialectical lovers.
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