How Do You Spell POSTPONED?

Pronunciation: [pə͡ʊstpˈə͡ʊnd] (IPA)

The word postponed is spelled with a silent "p" and pronounced /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊnd/. The "p" is not pronounced, so the emphasis is on the second syllable. The word means to delay or reschedule an event, meeting or appointment. It is commonly used in situations where unforeseen circumstances have arisen that make it impossible or impractical to proceed with the original plan. Spellings of the word easily confuse individuals, so it's necessary to remember the silent "p" and stress on the second syllable.

POSTPONED Meaning and Definition

1. Postponed is an adjective that describes an event, action, or arrangement that has been intentionally delayed or rescheduled for a later time or date. It refers to the act of putting off or deferring something planned or anticipated, often due to unforeseen circumstances, prioritizing other matters, or needing more time for preparation or completion.

   When an event is postponed, it means that its originally scheduled time or date has been changed to occur at a later point. This can apply to various contexts such as meetings, appointments, sports matches, concerts, or even weddings. Typically, an announcement or notice is made to inform all concerned parties about the new date or time. Postponements can occur due to factors like poor weather conditions, technical issues, unavailability of participants, or unexpected emergencies.

   Postponed implies that the event or action will eventually happen, but the timing has been adjusted. It differs from cancellation, which indicates an event or action being permanently called off with no intention of rescheduling. The notion of postponement acknowledges the temporary nature of the delay, often with the hope of minimizing inconvenience or allowing for better preparation. It enables individuals or organizations to adapt their plans accordingly, rearrange their schedules, or make alternative arrangements. Postponed events can sometimes generate anticipation and curiosity among those affected as they eagerly await the rescheduled occurrence.

Top Common Misspellings for POSTPONED *

• posponed 57.2649572%
• postpond 14.5299145%
• postponded 7.6923076%
• postpmoed 1.7094017%
• postphoned 1.7094017%
• postond 1.7094017%
• postoned 1.7094017%
• pospond 1.7094017%
• postponned 1.7094017%
• potponed 1.7094017%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for POSTPONED

• postposed
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• Postponem
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Etymology of POSTPONED

The word "postpone" originated from the Latin word "postponere", which is a combination of two Latin words: "post", meaning "after", and "ponere", meaning "to place". "Postponere" means "to place after" or "to defer".

The term was later adopted into Middle English as "postponen" and then evolved into the modern English word "postpone". The past participle form of "postpone" is "postponed", which is used to describe an action that has been delayed or rescheduled to a later time.

Similar spelling words for POSTPONED

• postpose,
• postpaid,
• postponement,
• postpositive,
• postponer,
• postprandial,
• postpone,
• postbox,
• post-paid,
• postposition.

Conjugate verb Postponed

CONDITIONAL

I would postpone

we would postpone

you would postpone

he/she/it would postpone

they would postpone

FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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