Word Games Pro Dictionary
event
noun
something that happens at a given place and time
Quick reference
Word Facts
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ɪˈvɛnt
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.
Meaning
Definitions
noun
something that happens at a given place and time
noun
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
“the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”
noun
a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory
noun
a special set of circumstances
“in that event, the first possibility is excluded”
In context
Example Sentences
the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
his decision had depressing consequences for business
he acted very wise after the event
in that event, the first possibility is excluded
it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
Similar words