Happening
/ˈhæp.ən.ɪŋ/noun
An event or occurrence, especially one that is significant or noteworthy.
Did you know?In the 1960s, 'happening' referred to spontaneous art events that blurred the line between art and life, echoing the unpredictability of fate.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ǵʰap-
“to grasp or seize, indicating a sense of occurrence or happening.”
Old English
Old English
hæppian
“to happen, to come to pass, often linked with fortune or luck.”
Middle English
Middle English
hap
“an event or occurrence, particularly one that is fortuitous or unexpected.”
16th Century
English
happening
“the act of coming to pass; an occurrence, emphasizing the element of chance.”