Appointment

Pronunciation: /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

Definitions of appointment

noun the act of appointing or assigning a job or position

Example Sentences

A1 I have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow.

A2 She missed her appointment at the hair salon.

B1 I need to reschedule my appointment with the dentist.

B2 The appointment with the lawyer lasted longer than expected.

C1 His appointment with the therapist helped him work through his issues.

C2 The CEO's appointment with the board of directors was crucial for the company's future.

Examples of appointment in a Sentence

formal I have scheduled an appointment with the doctor for next week.

informal I've got an appointment at the hair salon tomorrow.

slang I gotta make an appointment to get my car fixed.

figurative Making time for self-care is like keeping an appointment with yourself.

Grammatical Forms of appointment

• past tense: appointed
• plural: appointments
• comparative: more appointment
• superlative: most appointment
• present tense: appoint
• future tense: will appoint
• perfect tense: have appointed
• continuous tense: appointing
• singular: appointment
• positive degree: appointment
• infinitive: to appoint
• gerund: appointing
• participle: appointed

Origin and Evolution of appointment

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'appointment' originated from the Old French word 'apointement', which came from the verb 'apointer' meaning 'to arrange or settle'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'appointment' has evolved to refer to a scheduled meeting or arrangement, often involving a specific time and place. It is commonly used in the context of setting up meetings with professionals, such as doctors or lawyers, as well as for personal engagements.