ENCOUNTER


Meaning of ENCOUNTER in English

n.

Pronunciation: in- ' kau ̇ n-t ə r, en-

Function: verb

Inflected Form: en · coun · tered ; en · coun · ter · ing \ - ' kau ̇ n-t( ə -)ri ŋ \

Etymology: Middle English encountren, from Anglo-French encuntrer, from Medieval Latin incontrare, from Late Latin incontra toward, from Latin in- + contra against ― more at COUNTER

Date: 14th century

transitive verb

1 a : to meet as an adversary or enemy b : to engage in conflict with

2 : to come upon face-to-face

3 : to come upon or experience especially unexpectedly < encounter difficulties>

intransitive verb : to meet especially by chance

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.