Abend

Pronunciation: /ɑˈbɛnd/

Definitions of abend

noun a term used in the field of computer programming to refer to the unexpected termination of a program or process

Example Sentences

A1 I had to leave the party early because of an abend in my schedule.

A2 The abend of the play left the audience in awe.

B1 The abend of the meeting was unexpected and caused confusion.

B2 The abend of the project delayed the deadline by a week.

C1 The abend of the negotiations led to a breakdown in communication.

C2 The abend of the company's merger resulted in significant financial losses.

Examples of abend in a Sentence

formal The abend of the event was marked by a speech from the guest of honor.

informal Let's meet for a drink this abend after work.

slang I'm feeling a bit abendish today, let's just chill at home.

figurative The abend of their relationship came when they realized they wanted different things.

Grammatical Forms of abend

• past tense: abended
• plural: abends
• comparative: more abend
• superlative: most abend
• present tense: abend
• future tense: will abend
• perfect tense: have abended
• continuous tense: is abending
• singular: abend
• positive degree: abend
• infinitive: to abend
• gerund: abending
• participle: abended

Origin and Evolution of abend

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'abend' originated in German, specifically in the field of computer programming.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of computer programming to refer to the abnormal end of a program or system, 'abend' has since evolved to be used more broadly to describe any unexpected or abnormal termination or failure.