advent — the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædvent/
Example Sentences
- Children eagerly await the advent of summer vacation.
- The advent of smartphones made payphones as useful as chocolate teapots.
- With the advent of AI, my job security feels like a house of cards in a hurricane.
advent
NOUN[/ˈædvent/]
the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
The exhausted workers cheered loudly at the advent of the brand-new, ultra-fast espresso machine.
AD(toward) + VENT(come) — the advent of the high-speed train was felt as it came rushing directly toward the platform.
The dad tried to invent a lock to prevent a disaster, but the massive dog's sudden advent ruined the kitchen anyway.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'adventus', the past participle of 'advenire', meaning 'to arrive' or 'come to'. The word combines the prefix 'ad-' (to) with 'venire' (to come).
Breakdown
ad- (to) + ven- (come) + -t (past participle marker) + -us (Latin nominative ending) = advent (arrival)
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📝Examples
“Children eagerly await the advent of summer vacation.”
“The advent of smartphones made payphones as useful as chocolate teapots.”
“With the advent of AI, my job security feels like a house of cards in a hurricane.”
“The advent of online shopping has revolutionized retail business.”
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