Appointment

Definition

Appointment is a noun that refers to an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place or the act of assigning someone to a specific role or position. Appointments are commonly used for scheduled meetings, interviews, or medical visits.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
• Respelling: uh-POINT-muhnt

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
• Respelling: uh-POINT-muhnt

Etymology

The word "appointment" originates from the Old French "apointement," derived from "apointer," meaning "to arrange or fix." The root word combines the Latin prefix "ad-" (toward) and "punctum" (point). The term entered Middle English in the 14th century, initially meaning "agreement" or "arrangement."

Derivatives

• Appoint (verb)
• Appointee (noun)
• Appointive (adjective)
• Reappointment (noun)
• Self-appointment (noun)

Synonyms

• Meeting
• Engagement
• Assignment

Antonyms

• Cancellation
• Dismissal
• Rejection

Usage

The term "appointment" is often used to refer to a planned meeting or a designated role. For example, "She has a doctor’s appointment tomorrow," or "His recent appointment as manager was well-received."

Related Terms

• Meeting: A gathering of people for discussion or a shared purpose.
• Engagement: An arrangement to be present at a particular time and place.
• Nomination: The act of selecting someone for a position or honor.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• An arrangement to meet at a specified time and place: Refers to a scheduled meeting for various purposes, such as medical visits or professional engagements.
  • Example: "He made an appointment with the dentist for next week."
• The act of assigning someone to a particular role or position: Used to denote the designation of someone to a specific office or job.
  • Example: "Her appointment as CEO was announced yesterday."