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- [kuh n-veen]
- /kənˈvin/
- /kənˈviːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-veen]
- /kənˈvin/
Definitions of convening word
- noun convening the act of gathering a meeting 3
- verb without object convening to come together or assemble, usually for some public purpose. 1
- verb with object convening to cause to assemble; convoke. 1
- verb with object convening to summon to appear, as before a judicial officer. 1
- noun convening Present participle of convene. 1
- noun convening An assembly; a meeting. 0
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Origin of convening
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin convenīre to come together, equivalent to con- con- + venīre to come
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Parts of speech for Convening
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
convening popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
convening usage trend in Literature
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