noun
portent
Portent (noun) means a sign that something, often bad, is about to happen.
noun
1
A sign that something, often bad, is about to happen.
"It was a portent of things to come."
2
The act of being a sign of something to come, or the importance this carries.
3
Something seen as amazing or remarkable.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin portentum, a participle of portendere, from portendō (“to predict, to foretell”).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of portent?
"portent" (noun) means a sign that something, often bad, is about to happen.
What is another word for portent?
Other words for "portent" include omen, prodigy, presage, prognostic, prognostication.
What are the different meanings of portent?
"portent" has 3 main meanings: 1. A sign that something, often bad, is about to happen; 2. The act of being a sign of something to come, or the importance this carries; 3. Something seen as amazing or remarkable.
