In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
FORTHCOMING
forthcoming
(adjective) available when required or as promised; “federal funds were not forthcoming”
approaching, coming, forthcoming, upcoming
(adjective) of the relatively near future; “the approaching election”; “this coming Thursday”; “the forthcoming holidays”; “the upcoming spring fashions”
extroverted, forthcoming, outgoing
(adjective) at ease in talking to others
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Adjective
forthcoming (comparative more forthcoming, superlative most forthcoming)
(not comparable) Approaching or about to take place.
Synonyms: imminent, impending, Thesaurus:impending
Available when needed; in place, ready.
Antonym: unforthcoming
Willing to co-operate or provide information; candid, frank, responsive.
Noun
forthcoming (plural forthcomings)
An act of coming forth.
Something that is yet to come.
Etymology 2
Verb
forthcoming
present participle of forthcome
Anagrams
• coming forth
Source: Wiktionary
Forth"com`ing ( or ), a.
Definition: Ready or about to appear; making appearance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Word of the Day
19 October 2024
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS
(noun) any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems
Coffee Trivia
