scheduled — planned to happen at a particular time
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: planned to happen at a particular time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskedʒuːld/
Example Sentences
- The scheduled pizza delivery arrived exactly when my diet started.
- Our scheduled Zoom meeting turned into a scheduled nap for most participants.
- The train is scheduled to arrive at 3:30 PM.
scheduled
ADJECTIVE[/ˈskedʒuːld/]
planned to happen at a particular time
planned to happen at a particular time
Her scheduled plans are fueled by passion that ruled the market!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'schedula' (small piece of paper, list), ultimately derived from Greek 'schede' (papyrus leaf). The word evolved from the practice of writing timetables and plans on paper to its modern sense of an organized plan or timetable.
Breakdown
schedula (small paper, list) + -ed (past participle suffix, indicating completion or arrangement according to a schedule).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The scheduled pizza delivery arrived exactly when my diet started.”
“Our scheduled Zoom meeting turned into a scheduled nap for most participants.”
“The train is scheduled to arrive at 3:30 PM.”
“All scheduled events have been moved to next week.”
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