Foredooming

/ˌfɔːrˈduːmɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of condemning or sentencing something to inevitable failure in advance.

Etymology

Present participle of 'foredoom.' The '-ing' suffix transforms the verb into a gerund or continuous action form, standard in English since Old English times.

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In climate science discussions, some people talk about 'foredooming' entire ecosystems based on current trends—it's a powerful way to describe how early evidence suggests inevitable outcomes.

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