future etymology

Etymology:

• Latin: "futurus" meaning "about to be" or "to come"

Meaning:

• Relating to or happening in the time to come
• A period of time yet to occur
• An event or state that is expected or planned to happen in the future

Origin:

The word "future" derives from the Latin word "futurus," the present active participle of the verb "fieri," meaning "to become" or "to happen." The word "futurus" originally referred to something that was about to happen or come into existence. In English, the word "future" emerged in the early 13th century, initially meaning "the time to come." Over time, it expanded to encompass the present and past, denoting any time that is yet to occur.

Usage:

• "I have a bright future ahead of me."
• "The future of our planet depends on our actions today."
• "The upcoming exam has me thinking about the future."
• "I'm planning for a future without financial worries."
• "The future holds both opportunities and challenges."

future relate terms

• futures

  Etymology Latin futurus meaning about to be or that is to be From the verb esse

• future

  Etymology Latin futurus meaning about to be or to come Meaning Relating to

• futurism

  Etymology Futur Latin future ism suffix doctrine theory system Meaning a

• future

  Etymology Latin futurus meaning about to be or to come Meaning Relating to

• past

  Etymology Origin Middle English late 14th century from the noun pass from Old F

• past

  Etymology Origin Middle English late 14th century from the noun pass from Old F

• present

  Etymology Present derives from Old French present from Latin praesens being befor

• promise

  Etymology The word promise comes from the Old French word promesse which in turn de

• prophesy

  Etymology Old French prophecie Latin prophetia Greek propheteia προφητεία

• procrastination

  Etymology Latin procrastinare meaning to defer Derived from pro forward and

• prepare

  Etymology The word etymology is derived from the Greek words etymon meaning true me

• item

  Item Etymology Latin item also likewise besides Meaning A single or individ

• time

  Etymology Old English tîma time period hour West Germanic tîmon Proto Germanic

• mite

  Etymology The word mite comes from the Old English word mite which in turn is deriv