First Known Use: circa 1532
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forthcoming
adjective forth·com·ing \fȯrth-ˈkə-miŋ, ˈfȯrth-\
: appearing, happening, or arriving soon
: readily available
: honest and open
Full Definition of FORTHCOMING
1
: being about to appear or to be produced or made available <the forthcoming holidays> <your forthcoming novel> <funds are forthcoming>
2
a : responsive, outgoing <a forthcoming and courteous man> b : characterized by openness, candidness, and forthrightness <not forthcoming about his memories of medical school — Mark Kramer>
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Origin of FORTHCOMING
obsolete forthcome to come forth
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FORTHCOMING Defined for Kids
forthcoming
adjective forth·com·ing \fȯrth-ˈkə-miŋ\
Definition of FORTHCOMING for Kids
1
: being about to appear <the forthcoming holiday>
2
: ready or available when needed <Supplies will be forthcoming.>
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