definition of portent
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portent portent (plural portents ) Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen. A portending; significance a howl of dire portent‎. Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.
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portend- definition and synonyms Blog. A must for anyone with an interest in the changing face of language. The Macmillan Dictionary blog explores English as it is spoken around the world today. Definition and synonyms of portend from the online English dictionary from Macmillan Publishers Limited.
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omen An omen is an event or happening that you take as sign of something to come. It’s believed to be a bad omen if a black cat crosses your path or if it rains on your wedding day. Omens generally get a bad rap — that's probably because a lot of them predict bad stuff, at least according to superstition. But the interpretation of omens really depends on the country and culture. What's considered an ominous sign in one place might mean a lifetime of good luck somewhere else. Oscar Wilde once wrote that, “There is no such thing as an omen. Destiny does not send us heralds. She is too wise or too cruel for that.”
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- n → Zeichen nt, → Omen nt (geh) → (of für); a matter of great portent for us all → eine Angelegenheit (von) großer Tragweite für uns alle; a portent of things to come → ein Vorgeschmack m → auf das, was noch bevorsteht; to be a portent of something → etw ahnen lassen.
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- LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. The definition of extenuating is circumstances or facts that are lessening the severity of something or explaining bad behavior. If you were starving when you stole a loaf of bread, your starvation is an example of an extenuating circumstance.
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emergent Definition of emergent. 1a : arising unexpectedlyb : calling for prompt action : urgent emergent danger. 2a : rising out of or as if out of a fluid emergent coastal islandsb : rooted in shallow water and having most of its vegetative growth above water an emergent plant.
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- plague, pestilence, pest, pestis(noun) a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal. Synonyms: pesterer, canker, infestation, pestilence, pestis, gadfly, plague, pest, cuss, blighter.
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- Latent definition: Latent is used to describe something which is hidden and not obvious at the moment , but... | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples English Dictionary | Thesaurus | Translator | Grammar | Scrabble | Blog
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stent Definition of stent. : a short narrow metal or plastic tube often in the form of a mesh that is inserted into the lumen of an anatomical vessel (as an artery or a bile duct) especially to keep a previously blocked passageway open.
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Foreshadowing aka: Ominous Foreshadowing A clue or allusion embedded in the narrative that predicts some later event or revelation. It could be a wayward comment or action, an event that doesn't make sense until later, a Meaningful Name, a rare blood type... so many things can warn us of the future. The foreshadowing may be ominous, or mildly suggestive, or it could merely be Obvious In Hindsight. Good foreshadowing doesn't spoil the surprise, yet seems an obvious clue in retrospect.
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- pro-, por-, pur-. (Greek > Latin: a prefix signifying before; forward, forth; for, in favor of; in front of; in place of, on behalf of; according to; as, to place before; to go before or forward, to throw forward) portend (verb), portends; portended; portending.
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sign syn: sign, omen, portent refer to something that gives evidence of a future event. sign is a general word for a visible trace or indication of an event, either past, present, or future: Dark clouds are a sign of rain.
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- torrent. 1  a stream of water flowing with great rapidity and violence. 2  a rushing, violent, or abundant and unceasing stream of anything: a torrent of lava. 3  a violent downpour of rain. 4  a violent, tumultuous, or overwhelming flow: a torrent of abuse. 5  torrential.
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portent por•tent. 1. an indication or omen of something about to happen, esp. something momentous. 2. threatening or disquieting significance: an occurrence of dire portent. 3. a prodigy or marvel.
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portent Noun. 1. omen-a sign of something about to happen; he looked for an omen before going into battle. portent, prognostic, prognostication, presage, prodigy. augury, foretoken, preindication, sign-an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come; he hoped it was an augury; it was a sign from God.
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foretellverb  [ T] foretell definition, meaning, what is foretell: to say what is going to happen in the future: . Learn more.
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- Top Definition. lest. As it derives from the word molester, the term lest is used to describe someone of questionable or sketchy character, or anything slightly odd or interesting. Lest is a highly adaptable term used to describe anything off-kilter, funny, or random. Leric is a pretty big lest.
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latent 1. present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential: latent ability. 2. (of an infectious agent or disease) remaining in an inactive or hidden phase; dormant. [1610–20; < Latin latent-, s. of latēns, present participle of latēre to lie hidden] la′tent•ly, adv.
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portend- definition and synonyms This is the British English definition of portend. View American English definition of portend. Change your default dictionary to American English. View the pronunciation for portend.
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harbinger a person who goes ahead and makes known the approach of another; herald. 2. anything that foreshadows a future event; omen; sign: Frost is a harbinger of winter. 3. a person sent in advance of troops, a royal train, etc., to provide or secure lodgings and other accommodations. verb (used with object)
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strident The definition of strident is something loud, harsh-sounding or shrill. An example of strident is the sound of an angry mob.
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portent noun omen, sign, warning, threat, indication, premonition, foreshadowing, foreboding, harbinger, presage, forewarning, prognostication, augury, presentiment, prognostic This is a frightening portent for the future.
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augur 1 one of a group of ancient Roman officials charged with observing and interpreting omens for guidance in public affairs. 2. soothsayer; prophet. verb (used with object) 3. to divine or predict, as from omens; prognosticate.
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- verb (used without object) 1. (they) go offstage (used formerly as a stage direction, usually preceding the names of the characters): Exeunt soldiers and townspeople. Origin of exeunt.
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latent virus latent virus. A virus that has the ability to infect the host, initially causing little or no evidence of illness but persisting for the lifetime of the infected host; later on, a specific triggering mechanism may cause the virus to produce a clinically apparent disease.atent virus. A virus that has the ability to infect the host, initially causing little or no evidence of illness but persisting for the lifetime of the infected host; later on, a specific triggering mechanism may cause the virus to produce a clinically apparent disease.
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- Define prodigy: a portentous event : omen; something extraordinary or inexplicable — prodigy in a sentence a portentous event : omen; something extraordinary or inexplicable; an extraordinary, marvelous, or unusual accomplishment, deed, or event…