Oncomings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A series of arrivals or advancements that are approaching or becoming evident in a given context
2. The occurrences or events that are imminent, particularly those that may bring change or impact a situation
3. Instances or phenomena that are forthcoming, indicating transitions or new developments in various circumstances

Etymology: "Oncomings" is the plural of "oncoming," a noun or adjective formed from the verb phrase "come on," meaning to approach or advance. The "on-" here is the adverb meaning "forward" or "toward," as in "go on" or "carry on," and "coming" is the ordinary present participle of "come." Both parts are native English, so the word is a plain compound built from Old English roots rather than a borrowing. The adjective sense, "approaching," came first, and the noun sense developed from it: an "oncoming" is something that is approaching, such as traffic, a season, or an event. Its use as a noun is the more recent development, and the plural "oncomings" follows the usual pattern for nouns of this kind.

Synonyms: approaches, arrivals, advances, comings, entrances

Antonyms: departures, leavings, exits, retreats, withdrawals