Antemeridian

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

Definitions of antemeridian

noun the period of time before noon

Example Sentences

A1 In the morning, before noon, is called antemeridian.

A2 My alarm clock is set for antemeridian because I have an early meeting.

B1 The train departs at antemeridian, so make sure to arrive on time.

B2 The antemeridian hours are usually quiet and peaceful.

C1 The antemeridian period is perfect for productivity and focus.

C2 During the antemeridian hours, the city is just waking up and coming to life.

adjective occurring before noon

Example Sentences

A1 I have a meeting scheduled for the antemeridian hours.

A2 The train departs at antemeridian time, so make sure to set your alarm.

B1 The antemeridian sun cast a soft light over the quiet town.

B2 She preferred to do her yoga practice in the antemeridian hours for a peaceful start to the day.

C1 The antemeridian mist hung low over the fields, creating a mystical atmosphere.

C2 The antemeridian stillness of the forest was broken only by the occasional bird song.

Examples of antemeridian in a Sentence

formal The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 antemeridian.

informal Let's meet at 10:00 in the morning.

slang We're meeting bright and early at 10:00.

figurative The day begins with opportunities at the antemeridian hour.

Grammatical Forms of antemeridian

past tense

antemeridianed

plural

antemeridians

comparative

more antemeridian

superlative

most antemeridian

present tense

antemeridians

future tense

will antemeridian

perfect tense

have antemeridianed

continuous tense

is antemeridianing

singular

antemeridian

positive degree

antemeridian

infinitive

to antemeridian

gerund

antemeridianing

participle

antemeridianed

Origin and Evolution of antemeridian

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'antemeridian' originated from Latin, with 'ante-' meaning before and 'meridianus' meaning midday.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the time before noon, the term 'antemeridian' has evolved to simply mean 'before noon' in a more general sense.