Adventure
/ədˈvɛn.tʃər/noun
An exciting or unusual experience; a risky undertaking.
Did you know?The term 'adventure' originally evoked a sense of fate and chance, with roots deeply tied to the concept of 'what will come to pass'—a reminder of the unknown!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
adventura
“Things that are about to happen, fate.”
Old French
Old French
aventure
“Chance occurrence, fortune; a risky undertaking.”
Middle English
Middle English
aventur
“A chance or risky event.”
Modern English
English
adventure
“An undertaking involving unknown risks or exciting experiences.”
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