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Definition of appointment

appointment

/əˈpɔɪntmənt/
ap · point · ment
Plural:appointments
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Adjective:appointive
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1

An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place, especially for a professional consultation or official purpose.

Example

"She scheduled a dental appointment for Tuesday morning."

2

The act of assigning a person to a job, office, or position of responsibility, or the position itself.

Example

"The committee announced her appointment as the new university president."

3

Furniture, fittings, or equipment used to outfit a room, building, or vehicle (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The luxury hotel suite featured marble floors and elegant mahogany appointments."

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• Rhymes for appointment

• Nearby Words

appoint
appointee
appointer
appointment
apportion
apportionment
appositive

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'apointement', meaning an arrangement or agreement, derived from 'apointer' (to prepare, arrange, or settle), ultimately from Latin 'ad' (to) and 'punctum' (point).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Appointment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/appointment
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