meeting
|meet/ing|
/ˈmiːtɪŋ/
(meet)
encounter
Etymology
'meeting' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mētan,' where 'mēt-' meant 'to come together.'
'mētan' transformed into the Middle English word 'meten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'meeting.'
Initially, it meant 'to come together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an assembly or gathering.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an assembly of people, especially the members of a society or committee, for discussion or entertainment.
The board of directors held a meeting to discuss the company's future.
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Noun 2
the act or process of coming together; encounter.
Their meeting was purely coincidental.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39