Appointments

Pronunciation: /əˈpɔɪntmənts/

Definitions of appointments

noun a arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place

Example Sentences

A1 I have two appointments at the doctor's office tomorrow.

A2 She always forgets her appointments and ends up missing them.

B1 The receptionist called to confirm my appointments for next week.

B2 His busy schedule is filled with back-to-back appointments throughout the day.

C1 The CEO's assistant manages his appointments and ensures his calendar is always full.

C2 As a high-profile lawyer, she has a team dedicated to scheduling and organizing her appointments.

Examples of appointments in a Sentence

formal Please remember to confirm your appointments with the receptionist before leaving.

informal Don't forget to double-check your appointments with the front desk before you go.

slang Make sure you lock in your appointments with the admin before you bounce.

figurative In life, our appointments with destiny are often unpredictable and mysterious.

Grammatical Forms of appointments

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

Origin and Evolution of appointments

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'appointments' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'apointement' which means a decision or arrangement.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'appointments' has evolved to refer to scheduled meetings or arrangements made for a specific time and purpose, often in a professional or personal context.