appointment

Meanings

• noun

  A scheduled time for a meeting or an event.

  - "I have an appointment at the doctor's office at 2 pm."
  - "My appointment with the lawyer is next Tuesday."
  - "Can you confirm the appointment time?"

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

dismissal

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Synonyms

command , designation , direction , equipment , establishment , order

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with appointment
pointment , mounting , anointing , punting , chunting

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Variants

List of all variants of appointment that leads to same result
appointment , appointments , by appointment

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Before 1200; Middle English (in the sense ‘fix (a time)’): from Old French apointier, from apo- ‘off, away’ + point ‘point, mark’.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the term 'appointment' was used as early as the 14th century to refer to the act of equipping a ship with provisions and crew?

2. Appointments can be made using various tools such as calendars, planners, and scheduling software.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. schedule: A list of things to be done, typically arranged in order of priority.

2. calendar: A chart or table showing the days, weeks, or months, typically used to plan events or record appointments.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Appointments have been a significant part of various cultures and societies. In ancient Rome, appointments were made using wax tablets and stylus. In modern times, appointments have become an essential part of professional and personal life.

How to Memorize "appointment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock with an appointment marked on it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'appointment' with the word 'meeting'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Penny For My Thoughts' to remember that an appointment is a 'Pen' in 'Time'.

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