ENCOUNTER


Meaning of ENCOUNTER in English

■ verb unexpectedly meet or be faced with.

■ noun

1》 an unexpected or casual meeting.

2》 a confrontation or unpleasant struggle.

Origin

ME: from OFr. encontrer (v.), encontre (n.), based on L. in- 'in' + contra 'against'.

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