English word destination comes from Proto-Indo-European *steh₂-, Proto-Indo-European - -né-, and later Proto-Indo-European *stnéh₂ti (To place, to stand.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *steh₂- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to stand, stay, stand, to stand |
| - -né- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *stnéh₂ti | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | To place, to stand. |
| *stanō | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | |
| destinare | Latin (lat) | |
| destinatio | Latin (lat) | Destination. Obstinacy. Resolution, determination, purpose, design. |
| destination | English (en) | (archaic) The act of destining or appointing.. Purpose for which anything is destined; predetermined end, object, or use; ultimate design.. The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at. |