[noun] something that happens at a given place and time
[noun] a special set of circumstances; "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled" Synonyms:case
[noun] a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory
[noun] a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event" Synonyms:consequence, effect, outcome, result, issue, upshot
