Arrival

Definition

Arrival is a noun that refers to the action or process of reaching a destination or coming to a place. It can also indicate the appearance or beginning of something new or the attainment of a goal.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈraɪvəl/
• Respelling: uh-RY-vuhl

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈraɪvəl/
• Respelling: uh-RY-vuhl

Etymology

The word "arrival" originates from the Old French "arriver," meaning "to reach shore" or "come to land." It was adopted into Middle English, combining "arrive" and the suffix "-al," denoting the act or process of arriving.

Derivatives

• Arrive (verb)
• Arrival time (noun)
• Arriving (verb, present participle)
• New arrival (noun)
• Re-arrival (noun)

Synonyms

• Coming
• Advent
• Appearance

Antonyms

• Departure
• Exit
• Leaving

Usage

The noun "arrival" is used to describe the act of reaching a destination, the beginning of something, or the presence of a new development. For example, "The arrival of spring brought warmer weather," or "Her arrival at the airport was delayed."

Related Terms

• Departure: The act of leaving or going away from a place.
• Entrance: The act of coming into a space or beginning a presence.
• Beginning: The point in time at which something starts or arrives.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The act of reaching a destination: Refers to arriving at a particular place after a journey or delay.
  • Example: "The plane’s arrival was on schedule."
• The beginning or appearance of something new: Describes the start or advent of something or someone significant.
  • Example: "The arrival of the internet transformed communication."