Foregone

/fɔːrˈɡoʊn/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having gone before; preordained or predictably decided beforehand.

The outcome of the election seemed foregone, given the overwhelming support for the incumbent.

Fixed or determined in advance.

His success in the competition felt like a foregone conclusion after winning three preliminary rounds.

Past; having already happened.

In her foregone years, she traveled extensively and learned many languages.

From Old English 'forgangan', meaning 'to go before'.

foregone conclusion

A conclusion that is obvious or certain.

foregone past

Referring to events that have already occurred.

decided

Having made a firm decision.

inevitability

The quality of being certain to happen.

Something that is a sure thing.

The award was a foregone; everyone knew she would win.

A situation that is already set in stone.

It's a foregone at this point; the deal is already done.