Impended: meaning, definitions and examples
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impended
[ ɪmˈpɛndɪd ]
future events
To impend means to be about to happen, often referring to an event that is imminent or threatening. It suggests that something is looming or hanging over, creating a sense of anticipation or anxiety. This term can be used in various contexts, including natural disasters, important decisions, or significant changes. Impending can convey a feeling of urgency or foreboding, indicating that action may be required soon.
Synonyms
approaching, forthcoming, imminent, looming, pending
Examples of usage
- A storm is impending, and we should take shelter.
- The impending deadline made everyone in the office nervous.
- He felt that trouble was impending after the meeting.
- The threats of war were impending over the nation.
Translations
Translations of the word "impended" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impedido
🇮🇳 अवरोधित
🇩🇪 beeinträchtigt
🇮🇩 terhambat
🇺🇦 перешкоджений
🇵🇱 utrudniony
🇯🇵 妨げられた
🇫🇷 empêché
🇪🇸 obstruido
🇹🇷 engellenmiş
🇰🇷 방해받은
🇸🇦 مُعَاقَ
🇨🇿 bráněný
🇸🇰 bránený
🇨🇳 受阻的
🇸🇮 oviran
🇮🇸 hindruð
🇰🇿 кедергі болған
🇬🇪 ბლოკირებული
🇦🇿 maneə törədilmiş
🇲🇽 obstruido
Etymology
The word 'impend' originates from the Latin word 'impendere', meaning 'to hang over' or 'to threaten'. The Latin 'impendere' is composed of 'in-' (meaning 'upon' or 'over') and 'pendere' (meaning 'to hang'). It was adapted into Middle English by means of Old French 'impendre'. The evolution of the term reflects the nature of something about to occur, often with a connotation of risk or danger. Since its introduction into the English language, the use of 'impend' has been associated with events that carry significant weight, as it often relates to matters that demand attention or action in the near future. By the late 19th century, the term was commonly used in literature to give a dramatic effect to narratives involving anxiety about what is to come.