event

UK: ɪˈvɛnt | US: ɪˈvɛnt

Definition

  1. n. a happening or occurrence, especially one of importance

  2. n. a planned social or public occasion

  3. n. (Physics) a single occurrence of a process or phenomenon

Structure
e <out>vent <come>e <out>vent <come>
Etymology

The word "event" originates from Latin "eventus," combining "e-" (out) and "ventus" (come). It originally meant "outcome" or "result," reflecting something that "comes out" of a situation. Over time, it broadened to signify any notable occurrence or planned occasion, retaining its core idea of something emerging or happening.

Examples

  1. The concert was the biggest event of the year.

  2. Scientists studied the rare astronomical event.

  3. She missed the event due to illness.

  4. The wedding was a private event for close family.

  5. The software tracks every user interaction as an event.