How Do You Spell RENCOUNTER?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛnka͡ʊntə] (IPA)

Rencounter, spelt as [ren-kuh n-ter], is a noun that refers to a chance encounter or a meeting by accident. The word originated from the Middle French word 'recontre' which meant encounter. The 're' prefix in this word signifies repetition or a return to a previous state, and 'contre' means against or opposing. The spelling with the 'c' instead of 's' is also seen in words like 'counter' and 'encounter'. The IPA transcription highlights the emphasis on the first syllable 'ren' and the nasal 'uh' sound in the second syllable 'kuh n-ter'.

RENCOUNTER Meaning and Definition

1. Rencounter is a noun that refers to a sudden meeting or encounter, often between two individuals. It can also signify a clash or confrontation between opposing forces or factions.

   In a personal context, a rencounter typically describes an unexpected or unanticipated encounter between people who were not planning to meet. It often carries an element of surprise or chance, indicating that the meeting was completely unplanned. For example, two friends bumping into each other at a coffee shop or running into a familiar face in a foreign country can be considered a rencounter.

   On a broader scale, rencounter can refer to a meeting between rival groups, often leading to a conflict or battle. In historical contexts, it may denote military confrontations or clashes between armies or opposing forces during war or combat.

   The term rencounter can also be used metaphorically to describe any sudden and unexpected encounter or clash, not necessarily limited to physical meetings. It can be applied to situations where opposing views or ideas clash, resulting in a heated debate, altercation, or contentious argument.

   Overall, rencounter implies an unexpected or unplanned meeting, often associated with surprise, conflict, or confrontation, be it in a personal, historical, or metaphorical sense.

2. • A meeting in opposition or contest; a dash or clash; a shock; a sudden contest.

   • To meet unexpectedly, whether friend or foe; to fight hand to hand.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for RENCOUNTER

• fencounter
• tencounter
• 5encounter
• rwncounter
• rsncounter
• rdncounter
• rrncounter
• r4ncounter
• r3ncounter
• rebcounter
• remcounter
• rejcounter
• rehcounter
• renxounter
• renvounter
• renfounter
• rendounter
• renciunter
• renckunter
• renclunter

Etymology of RENCOUNTER

The word "re(n)counter" comes from the Middle English term "encounter", which in turn derives from the Old French word "encountrer". The Old French term was a combination of the prefix "en-" meaning "in" or "into" and the verb "countrer", meaning "to meet" or "to come across". This Old French verb can be traced back to the Latin verb "comptāre", which also means "to meet" or "to come together". The "re-" in "rencounter" is a prefix that intensifies or emphasizes the meaning of the word. Therefore, "rencounter" essentially means "to meet again" or "to encounter again".

Conjugate verb Rencounter

CONDITIONAL

I would rencounter

you would rencounter

he/she/it would rencounter

we would rencounter

they would rencounter

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be rencountering

you would be rencountering

he/she/it would be rencountering

we would be rencountering

they would be rencountering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have rencounter

you would have rencounter

he/she/it would have rencounter

we would have rencounter

they would have rencounter

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been rencountering

you would have been rencountering

he/she/it would have been rencountering

we would have been rencountering

they would have been rencountering

FUTURE

I will rencounter

you will rencounter

he/she/it will rencounter

we will rencounter

they will rencounter

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be rencountering

you will be rencountering

he/she/it will be rencountering

we will be rencountering

they will be rencountering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have rencountered

you will have rencountered

he/she/it will have rencountered

we will have rencountered

they will have rencountered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been rencountering

you will have been rencountering

he/she/it will have been rencountering

we will have been rencountering

they will have been rencountering

IMPERATIVE

you rencounter

we let´s rencounter

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to rencounter

PAST

I rencountered

you rencountered

he/she/it rencountered

we rencountered

they rencountered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was rencountering

you were rencountering

he/she/it was rencountering

we were rencountering

they were rencountering

PAST PARTICIPLE

rencountered

PAST PERFECT

I had rencountered

you had rencountered

he/she/it had rencountered

we had rencountered

they had rencountered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been rencountering

you had been rencountering

he/she/it had been rencountering

we had been rencountering

they had been rencountering

PRESENT

I rencounter

you rencounter

he/she/it rencounters

we rencounter

they rencounter

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am rencountering

you are rencountering

he/she/it is rencountering

we are rencountering

they are rencountering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

rencountering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have rencountered

you have rencountered

he/she/it has rencountered

we have rencountered

they have rencountered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been rencountering

you have been rencountering

he/she/it has been rencountering

we have been rencountering

they have been rencountering