outcomes
|out/comes|
B1
/ˈaʊtˌkʌmz/
(outcome)
result or effect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outcome' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'outcomen,' where 'out-' meant 'outside' and 'come' 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 emerge,' 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 outcomes of the experiment were surprising.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40