Definitions

1. noun

A goddess of fate in Greek mythology, especially the personification of fate as a power that decides the course of human events.

“Like the Moira, the gods of fate controlled the destiny of mortals.”

2. noun

A term used in various contexts, including statistics and probability, to describe an outcome or event that is determined by a set of factors.

“The Moira of the experiment was that it would take at least 5 years to gather the required data.”

3. proper noun

A fictional term, often used as a surname, particularly in the context of the popular TV show “Outlander”.

“The protagonist’s name was Claire Randall Fraser, but she became Claire Moira Fraser after marrying Jamie.”

4. noun

A concept describing the inherent or assigned destiny of a person, thing, or event.

“The Moira of the universe was a complex and mysterious force.”