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event

/əˈvɛnt/

Meanings
  • noun

    An occurrence or occurrences in time and space, often used to refer to a planned public occasion or celebration.

    - "The city is preparing for a grand event to mark its 50th anniversary."
    - "The event was cancelled due to heavy rain."
  • noun

    A significant occurrence or happening.

    - "The discovery of penicillin was a major event in medical history."
    - "The sinking of the Titanic is a well-known event."

Pronunciation
  1. /əˈvɛnt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with event
vent , ment , lament
Variants
List of all variants of event that leads to same result
at all events , event , eventless , events , in any event , in the event , event horizon , event horizons , field event , field events , media event , media events , in the event of , mass extinction , mass extinction event , mass extinction events , mass extinctions
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'event' can be traced back to the Old French word 'evenement', meaning 'occurrence' or 'happening'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'event' is derived from the Old French word 'evenement', which means 'occurrence' or 'happening'.

  2. The largest event in human history is believed to be the Han Dynasty's Terra Cotta Army funeral procession, which involved over 8,000 soldiers, horses, and chariots.

  3. The term 'event' is often used in computer programming to refer to a specific occurrence or happening that triggers a response or action.


Related Concepts
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  1. occasion: An event is often used interchangeably with the term 'occasion'. An occasion is a specific time or opportunity for an event to occur.

  2. celebration: An event can also refer to a celebration, which is a social gathering or observance of an occasion or anniversary.


Culture
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The word 'event' has been used extensively in various forms of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. In literature, it is often used to describe significant happenings or occurrences. In art, it can refer to a specific occurrence or happening depicted in a work. In music, it can refer to a musical composition or performance. In general, the word 'event' carries a sense of importance and significance.

How to Memorize "event"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize an event, imagine a specific occurrence or happening. Picture the setting, the people involved, and the actions taking place.

  2. associate

    - To memorize an event, associate it with something familiar. For example, you might associate the discovery of penicillin with the shape of a penicillin molecule.

  3. mnemonics

    - A mnemonic for remembering an event might involve creating a memorable acronym or phrase. For example, you might use the phrase 'People Eat And Drink In Virginia' to remember the order of the planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto.


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