Peradventure: meaning, definitions and examples

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peradventure

 

[ หŒpษ›rษ™หˆvษ›ntสƒษ™r ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

uncertain possibility

Peradventure is an adverb that suggests a sense of possibility or uncertainty. It is often used in a poetic or literary context to imply that something may occur or be true, although it is not certain. This term adds an air of speculation and intrigue, and it can convey a mild hesitation or a thought of doubt about the outcome of a situation.

Synonyms

conceivably, maybe, perhaps, possibly.

Examples of usage

  • Peradventure, he will arrive late.
  • She wonders, peradventure, if he knows the truth.
  • Peradventure, they might reconsider their decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "peradventure" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น por acaso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฏเฅ‹เค— เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vielleicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mungkin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะถะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ moลผe

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใ‚‹ใ„ใฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท peut-รชtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quizรกs

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท belki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด์ฉŒ๋ฉด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุจู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moลพnรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ moลพno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆ–่ฎธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ morda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kannski

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฏะผะบั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒซแƒšแƒแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™lkษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quizรกs

Etymology

The word 'peradventure' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old French term 'par aventure,' which literally means 'by chance.' This term itself is a combination of 'par' meaning 'by' and 'aventure' meaning 'adventure' or 'chance.' Its use dates back to the 14th century, appearing frequently in literature of that era where the elements of fate, chance, and possibility were often explored. Poetic works of the time often incorporated such terms to evoke a sense of the unknown or to address themes of destiny. Over time, 'peradventure' has seen a decline in usage, becoming somewhat archaic yet is still appreciated in literary contexts for its atmospheric quality.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,463, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.