What does Event Mean?

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • something that happens at a given place and time
  • a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory
  • a special set of circumstances
  • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

Examples

  • "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled"
  • "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

Part of Speech

Noun