noun
something that happens at a given place and time
noun
a special set of circumstances
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Examples
- in that event, the first possibility is excluded
- it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled
noun
a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time
Examples
- the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory
noun
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Synonyms
Examples
- the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
- his decision had depressing consequences for business
- he acted very wise after the event