outcome
|out/come|
B2
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/ˈaʊtˌkʌm/
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/ˈaʊt.kʌm/
result or effect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outcome' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'outcomen,' where 'out-' meant 'outside' and 'comen' meant 'to come.'
Historical Evolution
'outcomen' transformed into the modern English word 'outcome' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to come out or appear,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'result or effect.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the result or effect of an action, situation, or event.
The outcome of the election was unexpected.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40