Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-foregone-conclusion
noun
/ə fɔːrˈɡoʊn kənˈkluːʒən/
Definition
An event or outcome that is considered certain to happen before it actually does.
Examples
- Winning the championship seemed like a foregone conclusion after their dominating performance throughout the season.
- After the favorable polls, many believed the election result was a foregone conclusion.
Meaning
A foregone conclusion refers to a result that is obvious and inevitable, often because the outcome has been predetermined or is well anticipated.
Synonyms
- inevitable result
- certainty
- done deal
- predetermined outcome
