ˈ ̷ ̷ˌtent sometimes ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin portentum, from neuter of portentus, past participle of portendere to portend
1. : something that foreshadows a coming event : omen , sign
it is only natural that portents should play a large part in the activities of crabbers, oystermen, and fishermen — American Guide Series: Maryland
a hopeful portent of the scope of discussion that may be expected to develop — Vera M. Dean
2. : prophetic indication, meaning, or significance
something not yet clearly to be seen, but at least of hopeful portent in the changing world — Martin Flavin
3. : marvel , prodigy , wonder
the old maps … and their portents and monsters of the deep — Van Wyck Brooks