portent

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈpɔːtɛnt/
• (America) IPA: /ˈpɔɹtɛnt/
• (rhotic, horse-hoarse) IPA: /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɛnt/
• (nonrhotic, horse-hoarse) IPA: /ˈpoətɛnt/

Noun

portent (plural portents)

1. Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
2. A portending; significance

   a howl of dire portent

3. Something regarded as portentous; a marvel; prodigy.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:omen

Related terms

• portend
• portentous

Translations

• German: Omen, (böses) Vorzeichen

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