timetable
|time-table|
B1
/ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/
schedule of events
Etymology
Etymology Information
'timetable' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tyme table,' where 'tyme' meant 'time' and 'table' referred to a chart or list.
Historical Evolution
'tyme table' transformed into the modern English word 'timetable' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a list of times,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a schedule showing the times at which particular events will take place.
The train timetable shows the departure and arrival times.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40